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over–the–top
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over–the–top
(adjective)
over–the–top
adjective
over–the–top
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of OVER–THE–TOP
[
more over–the–top; most over–the–top
]
informal
:
going beyond what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate
:
excessive or exaggerated
an
over-the-top
performance
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