SINCE 1828
overtrump
verb
over·trump
| \ ˌō-vər-ˈtrəmp
\
\
overtrumped;
overtrumping;
overtrumps
Definition of overtrump
: to trump with a higher trump card than the highest previously played on the same trick
: to play a higher trump card than the highest previously played on the same trick
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