overstocking

o·ver·stock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb oh-ver-stok; noun oh-ver-stok]
- /verb ˌoʊ vərˈstɒk; noun ˈoʊ vərˌstɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb oh-ver-stok; noun oh-ver-stok]
- /verb ˌoʊ vərˈstɒk; noun ˈoʊ vərˌstɒk/

Definitions of overstocking word

verb with object overstocking to stock to excess: We are overstocked on this item. 1
noun overstocking a close-fitting covering for the foot and part of the leg, usually knitted, of wool, cotton, nylon, silk, or similar material. 1
noun overstocking something resembling such a covering. 1
idioms overstocking in one's stocking feet, wearing stockings, but without shoes: Be careful of glass splinters if you walk through here in your stocking feet. 1

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Origin of overstocking

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1555-65; over- + stock

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Parts of speech for Overstocking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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overstocking popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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