overweight

American  

[oh-ver-weyt, oh-ver-weyt, oh-ver-weyt] / ˈoʊ vərˈweɪt, ˈoʊ vərˌweɪt, ˌoʊ vərˈweɪt /

adjective

1. weighing too much or more than is considered normal, proper, etc..

   overweight luggage; an overweight patient; two letters that may be overweight.

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noun

1. extra or excess weight above what law or regulation allows, as of baggage or freight.

   The overweight will cost us $12.

2. weight in excess of that considered normal, proper, healthful, etc..

   Overweight in a child should not be neglected.

3. greater effect or importance; preponderance.

verb (used with object)

1. to weight excessively; exceed the weight limit of.

2. to give too much consideration or emphasis to; stress unduly.

overweight British  

adjective

1. weighing more than is usual, allowed, or healthy

2. finance

   1. having a higher proportion of one's investments in a particular sector of the market than the size of that sector relative to the total market would suggest: portfolio managers are currently overweight in bonds

   2. (of a fund etc) invested disproportionately in this way

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noun

1. extra or excess weight

2. archaic  greater importance or effect

verb

1. to give too much emphasis or consideration to

2. to add too much weight to

3. to weigh down

Etymology

Origin of overweight

First recorded in 1545–55; over- + weight

Example Sentences

Being overweight or obese increases your risk for developing health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.

From BBC

“Currently we are overweight U.S. equities in our tactical portfolio,” he concludes.

From MarketWatch

They remain overweight on tech media and telecom, utilities and defense, and expect banks and pharma to further outperform, though are neutral on broader financials and healthcare.

From MarketWatch

Investors should maintain a neutral stance on stocks, an overweight on government bonds and underweight on credit and cash holdings.

From MarketWatch

And obesity rates in children and adults show no signs of going down either, with nearly two-thirds of people in the UK overweight or obese.

From BBC

Related Words

• corpulent
• obese
• pudgy