overproof

Pluraloverproofs

Formsoverproofs, overproofing, overproofed

1. 1
   adjective

   Having more alcohol than the normal full-strength level set for spirits.

   This overproof rum is much stronger than the usual bottles.

   Bartenders use overproof spirits to make flaming cocktails.

   Similarhigh-proof

   Oppositeunderproof

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A drink that has more alcohol than the normal full strength for spirits.

   He added a splash of overproof to the fruit punch.

   These overproofs are much stronger than the spirits most people drink.

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3. 3
   verbtransitive

   To let yeast dough rise for too long before baking.

   Like blowing up a balloon too much, until it cannot hold its shape anymore.

   If you overproof the bread, it will sink in the oven.

   Don't overproof the dough or it loses its shape.

   Oppositeunderproof

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