/oh'veuhr spend"/ , v. , overspent, overspending .
v.i.
1. to spend more than one can afford: Receiving a small inheritance, she began to overspend alarmingly.
v.t.
2. to spend in excess of: He was overspending his yearly salary by several thousand dollars.
3. to spend beyond one's means (used reflexively): When the bills arrived, he realized he had foolishly overspent himself.
4. to wear out; exhaust.
[ 1580-90; OVER- + SPEND ]