overpack

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19
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22
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8

Definition of overpack

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (intransitive)To pack too much.
    “The opportunity to start over reawakens the belief that I can become someone else -- an organized, thrifty, wise, elegant, worldly traveler, rather than the disorganized, frumpy, overpacked and harried traveler that I am.”
    “The mix of ballet vocabulary, modern techniques and African steps is familiar, but the extent to which Mr. Rhoden packs — and overpacks — phrases, cultivates warp-speed delivery and hyperextends every possible hip jut and arabesque is, thank goodness, something special to Complexions.”
    “The truth is, I tend to overpack like everyone else, and this summer is no different.”
    “Infrequent travelers tend to overpack, stuffing suitcases full of a different outfit for every day of the week, plus a few extras — just in case.”
    “If you’re prone to overpacking and could use external structure, limit yourself intentionally: Pick a small carry-on bag or travel backpack and stick with it.”
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verb

  1. (intransitive)To pack too much.
    “The opportunity to start over reawakens the belief that I can become someone else -- an organized, thrifty, wise, elegant, worldly traveler, rather than the disorganized, frumpy, overpacked and harried traveler that I am.”
    “The mix of ballet vocabulary, modern techniques and African steps is familiar, but the extent to which Mr. Rhoden packs — and overpacks — phrases, cultivates warp-speed delivery and hyperextends every possible hip jut and arabesque is, thank goodness, something special to Complexions.”
    “The truth is, I tend to overpack like everyone else, and this summer is no different.”
    “Infrequent travelers tend to overpack, stuffing suitcases full of a different outfit for every day of the week, plus a few extras — just in case.”
    “If you’re prone to overpacking and could use external structure, limit yourself intentionally: Pick a small carry-on bag or travel backpack and stick with it.”

noun

  1. A container intended to hold smaller containers.
    “Each container in an overpack must be a package authorized for that hazardous material in the HMR.”

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

Etymology

From over- + pack.

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