English Explanatory Dictionary

overproof

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.
noun
  1. A spirit possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.
verb
  1. To proof (allow dough containing yeast to rise) excessively.

Pronunciation

/(ˌ)əʊvəˈpɹuːf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overproof.wav ō'vər-pro͞of′ /ˌoʊvɚˈpɹuf/

Word forms

overproof overproofs overproofing overproofed overprove

Etymology

From over- + proof.

Synonyms

above proof OP

Antonyms

underproof
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