Meaning

5 senses
  1. A call which occurs after another player has already called

  2. An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.

  3. An extra amount called up beyond the minimum required.

  4. An additional creative product that a producer can require at the producer's option during the contract period.

  5. A positive diagnosis when there is, in fact, nothing wrong.

More definitions
  • (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)

Forms

plural: overcalls
Singularovercall
Pluralovercalls

regular

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand):overbid

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

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