overweight: Meaning and Definition of

o•ver•weight

1. weighing too much or more than is considered normal, proper, etc.: overweight luggage; an overweight patient; two letters that may be overweight.

1. extra or excess weight above what law or regulation allows, as of baggage or freight: The overweight will cost us $12.
2. weight in excess of that considered normal, proper, healthful, etc.: Overweight in a child should not be neglected.
3. greater effect or importance; preponderance.

1. to weight excessively; exceed the weight limit of.
2. to give too much consideration or emphasis to; stress unduly.