overtrump

[ oh-ver-truhmp, oh-ver-truhmp ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈtrʌmp, ˈoʊ vərˌtrʌmp /

verb (used with or without object) Cards.

to play a higher trump than has already been played.

Origin of overtrump

First recorded in 1740–50; over- + trump1

Words nearby overtrump

overtook, overtop, overtopping, overtrade, overtrick, overtrump, overture, overturn, overuse, overvalue, overview

British Dictionary definitions for overtrump

overtrump
/ (ˌəʊvəˈtrʌmp) /

verb

cards to play a trump higher than (one previously played to the trick)