adj. /oh"veuhr wayt"/ ; n. /oh"veuhr wayt'/ ; v. /oh'veuhr wayt"/ , adj.
1. weighing too much or more than is considered normal, proper, etc.: overweight luggage; an overweight patient; two letters that may be overweight.
n.
2. extra or excess weight above what law or regulation allows, as of baggage or freight: The overweight will cost us $12.
3. weight in excess of that considered normal, proper, healthful, etc.: Overweight in a child should not be neglected.
4. greater effect or importance; preponderance.
v.t.
5. to weight excessively; exceed the weight limit of.
6. to give too much consideration or emphasis to; stress unduly.
[ 1545-55; OVER- + WEIGHT ]