1. to save excessively or more than is necessary or prudent
Usage: informal; often used in financial or personal contexts

Examples

• She tends to oversave for retirement, putting away far more than financial advisors recommend.
• By oversaving during his youth, he missed out on experiences and travel.
• The family oversaved for the house down payment and had little left for emergencies.
• Some people oversave out of anxiety about the future.
• He oversaved so much that he never enjoyed the money he earned.