overcall

About 0.03 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To call a bet after another player has already called

   Jill bet, Tommy called, and Julie overcalled.

2. verb To diagnose a condition that does not, in fact, exist.
3. noun A call which occurs after another player has already called
4. noun An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.
5. noun An extra amount called up beyond the minimum required.
6. noun An additional creative product that a producer can require at the producer's option during the contract period.
7. noun A positive diagnosis when there is, in fact, nothing wrong.

Similar words

overbid backraise check-call call insta-call complete double overtrump flat call check-raise

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Word family

overcalled overcalling overcalls