overtrump

[ oh-ver-truhmp, oh-ver-truhmp ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Cards.

1. to play a higher trump than has already been played.

overtrump

/ ˌəʊvəˈtrʌmp /

verb

1. cards to play a trump higher than (one previously played to the trick)

Word History and Origins

Origin of overtrump¹

First recorded in 1740–50; over- + trump ¹