spill over
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
to enter into another zone by way of accident or overcrowding; to overflow
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(of an infectious disease) to spread from one species of animal to another and particularly to humans
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(of a bad emotion, situation, etc.) to reach a climax
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spill over” mean?
to enter into another zone by way of accident or overcrowding; to overflow
Is “spill over” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.