overfeed

verb

over·feed | \ ˌō-vər-ˈfēd

overfed\ ˌō-vər-ˈfed

\; overfeeding

Definition of overfeed

transitive verb

: to feed to excess

intransitive verb

: to eat to excess

Examples of overfeed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And a pet peeve, a First World pet peeve, is going to fine-dining restaurants where their solution is to overfeed you so many carbs and starches! — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Getting Salty with pastry chef Mary Edinger of Table at Season to Taste," 23 July 2019 Similar to train travel, don’t overfeed your pet before flying. — Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Travel Safely With Pets," 25 May 2018 There’s many, many things that pet owners can do to show healthy affection without overfeeding. — Janine Puhak, Fox News, "Dr. Eric Mueller's tips for fighting pet obesity," 6 June 2018 Don’t overfeed before a long journey; a light meal a few hours before leaving can help avoid nausea during the trip. — Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Travel Safely With Pets," 25 May 2018 Lack of exercise, underestimations of ideal weight, and overfeeding cause plump pets, the report notes. — Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, "One in Three American Pets Is Pudgy," 29 June 2017 Most grandmas are going to overfeed you, and that’s a good mentality to have at a place like Franklin. — Kate Krader, Bloomberg.com, "Eight Things You’re Doing Wrong When You Go Out for Barbecue," 3 May 2017 Lack of exercise, underestimations of ideal weight, and overfeeding cause plump pets, the report notes. — Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, "One in Three American Pets Is Pudgy," 30 June 2017

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