boilover

[ boil-oh-ver ]
/ ˈbɔɪlˌoʊ vər /

noun

the act or fact of boiling over: an automatic burner control that eliminates boilovers.

Origin of boilover

noun use of verb phrase boil over

Words nearby boilover

boilermaker, boilerplate, boiling, boiling point, boiling-water reactor, boilover, boink, bois brûlé, bois d'arc, bois de boulogne, bois de rose

Definition for boilover (2 of 2)

boil-over
[ boil-oh-ver ]
/ ˈbɔɪlˌoʊ vər /

noun Australian and New Zealand Slang.

an unexpected result.

Origin of boil-over

noun use of verb phrase boil over

British Dictionary definitions for boilover

boilover
/ (ˈbɔɪlˌəʊvə) /

noun Australian

a surprising result in a sporting event, esp in a horse race
a sudden conflict