overbet
/ˌoʊvərˈbɛt/
verb
- To bet more money than is wise or than the pot size in a game of poker.
- She lost a lot of chips because she would overbet on bluffs.
- Don't overbet the pot or you'll scare away other players.
- He tends to overbet when he has a strong hand.
noun
- A bet that is larger than the current pot or larger than advisable.
- She made a risky overbet that paid off.
- An overbet can sometimes force opponents to fold.
- His overbet was called, and he lost the hand.