- overcall⇄noun a higher bid at cards, especially one made with minimal values over an opponent's bid when one's partner has passed or not bid.
Ex. ... to make shutout calls when partner has opened the bidding and an opponent has made a simple overcall (Obse - overcall⇄overcall, verb, noun.
- overcall⇄v.i. 1. to bid higher than a previous bid.
2. to make an overcall in cards.
Ex. Opponents will hardly suspect you of being strong in their suit if you choose to overcall instead of remaining silent (Manchester Guardian Weekly). - overcall⇄v.t. to outbid at cards.