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over–the–top
adjective
: going beyond what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate : excessive or exaggerated
Full Definition of OVER-THE-TOP
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous <an over–the–top performance>
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First Known Use of OVER-THE-TOP
1984
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