Over-the-top

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝ- ˈðə- ˈtɑp/

Over-the-top (adj)

  1. More extreme than necessary, especially in behaviour, style, or feelings, so it seems silly or hard to believe.
  2. Designed or done with too much show, decoration, or effort, making it look bigger or louder than it should.
  3. Going beyond what is reasonable or normal, often in actions or reactions, with a strong sense of exaggeration.

Over-the-top (adjective)

Examples

  • Her speech was over-the-top, and everyone laughed.
  • The joke felt over-the-top, so I stopped listening.