English Explanatory Dictionary

oversell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
  2. To be too eager in attempting to sell something.
  3. To praise something to excess.
  4. To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in sale price.

Pronunciation

/oʊ.vɚ.sɛl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oversell.wav

Word forms

oversell oversells overselling oversold

Etymology

From over- + sell.

Antonyms

undersell

Related words

upsell

Derived words

overseller
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