Over-the-top Definition

ōvər-thə-tŏp
adjective
Exceeding the normal bounds; immoderate; extravagant.
American Heritage
So unconventional, exaggerated, or excessive as to be considered outrageous, unbelievable, ridiculous, etc.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of over the top.
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adverb

(from World War One) Over the parapet of a trench, especially at the start of a futile attack.

The men were sent over the top to their certain death.
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Over-the-top Sentence Examples

  • Suddenly, couples all over the country want a totally over-the-top wedding.

  • Katie cringed at his over the top décor of gilded everything and oriented herself.

  • It was Roger who introduced first himself, then Charlie, who dipped his paper in acknowledgment, and Harold, who set down the news and looked at Dean over the top of his glasses, curious about the visit.

  • The horse's eyes opened, and it lifted its muzzle over the top of the railing.

  • Elisabeth quipped, "A little over the top for a picnic, wouldn't you say?"

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