over the bender
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Meaning · English
Synonym of over the left shoulder (“to indicate insincerity, negation, or disbelief”).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Over the bender," said Wisp, with a laugh, tossing his thumb over his left shoulder as he spoke.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “over the bender” mean?
Synonym of over the left shoulder (“to indicate insincerity, negation, or disbelief”).
Is “over the bender” formal or informal?
over the bender is generally slang.