1. a bid in bridge that is higher than an opponent’s bid
Usage: bridge terminology

1. to make a bid in bridge that is higher than an opponent’s bid
Usage: bridge terminology
2. to call out louder than someone else

Examples

• She made an overcall of two hearts after the opponent bid one spade.
• The player decided to overcall with three clubs.
• His overcall was risky but ultimately successful.
• Don’t overcall unless you have a strong hand.
• The coach had to overcall the referee’s whistle to get the players’ attention.
• She tried to overcall her sister’s announcement at dinner.