Definition of overfeed
overfed
play \ˌō-vər-ˈfed\;overfeeding
transitive verb
: to feed to excess
intransitive verb
: to eat to excess
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Lack of exercise, underestimations of ideal weight, and overfeeding cause plump pets, the report notes.
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Most grandmas are going to overfeed you, and that’s a good mentality to have at a place like Franklin.
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First Known Use of overfeed
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OVERFEED Defined for English Language Learners
overfeed
playDefinition of overfeed for English Language Learners
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: to give too much food to (someone or something)
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