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Definition overripe in British English

overripe adjective

adjective
/ˌəʊvəˈraɪp/
1

overripe fruit is too soft and does not taste very good

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2

things such as stories or films that are overripe contain so much emotion that they seem silly. A more usual word is sentimental.

Definition overripe in British English