overslaugh
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To hinder or stop, as by an overslaugh or impediment.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
to overslaugh a bill in a legislative body
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).
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Common questions
What does “overslaugh” mean?
To hinder or stop, as by an overslaugh or impediment.
Is “overslaugh” formal or informal?
overslaugh is generally archaic, slang.
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