Definition of overweight
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: weight over and above what is required or allowed
2
: excessive or burdensome weight
overweight
verb
overweighted; overweighting; overweights
Definition of overweight (Entry 2 of 3)
overweight
adjectiveDefinition of overweight (Entry 3 of 3)
: exceeding expected, normal, or proper weight
especially
: exceeding the bodily weight normal for one's age, height, and build
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The first known use of overweight was in 1552
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