overplay

Meanings

• Verb

  To play a game, music, or perform an action excessively or repeatedly beyond the normal or expected limit.

  - "He overplays the guitar solo during live performances."
  - "She overplays her hand in poker, revealing her strategy to her opponents."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overplay
play , stray , day , say , may

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Variants

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overplay , overplayed , overplaying , overplays , overplay her cards , overplay his cards , overplay one's cards , overplay their cards , overplay her hand , overplay his hand , overplay one's hand , overplay their hand

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Etymology

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The term 'overplay' comes from the Old English word 'oferplægan', which means 'to play over' or 'to repeat'. It is a combination of 'over' meaning 'above' or 'beyond' and 'play' meaning 'to perform' or 'to engage in an activity'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overplay' was first used in the context of music in a 1936 article in Down Beat magazine.

2. In poker, 'overplaying' can also refer to playing a hand too passively, allowing opponents to take advantage of your lack of aggression.

3. The term 'overplay' is also used in the field of economics to describe a situation where a company continues to invest in a project that is no longer profitable.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perseveration: The repetition of a response or action beyond the normal or expected limit, which can be a symptom of various neurological conditions or psychological disorders.

2. Compulsion: An irresistible urge to perform an action repeatedly, often to the point of interfering with daily life.

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Culture

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In music, 'overplay' can refer to a musician's excessive use of techniques, such as virtuosic solos or complex chords, which can detract from the overall musicality of a piece. In poker, 'overplaying' refers to a player's tendency to play their hand too aggressively, often leading to losing chips. In gaming, 'overplaying' can refer to a player's excessive engagement with a game, leading to addiction or neglect of other responsibilities.

How to Memorize "overplay"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself playing a musical instrument or a game repeatedly, focusing on the feeling of excessiveness or repetition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overplay' with the image of a record being played repeatedly on a turntable or a video game being played for hours on end.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Over Play: Overdo It, Play Again' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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