overbet

English

Etymology

over- +‎ bet

Noun

overbet (plural overbets)

1. (poker) A bet which is more than standard for a particular situation.

   Since the pot was only $10, Julie's $100 bet was certainly an overbet.

Verb

overbet (third-person singular simple present overbets, present participle overbetting, simple past and past participle overbet or overbetted)

1. (poker) To bet an amount which is more than standard for a particular situation.

   Julie overbet by betting $100 into a $10 pot.