Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overegg

verb

/ˌoʊvərˈɛɡ/

Definition

To exaggerate or embellish something beyond what is reasonable or necessary.

Examples

He tends to overegg his accomplishments in interviews, making them sound more impressive than they truly are.
The film overegged the storyline, adding too many twists that seemed unrealistic.

Meaning

Overegg is often used in the context of describing a situation where someone makes something sound more impressive or significant than it really is, often by adding unnecessary details.