overshare

verb

over·​share ˌō-vər-ˈsher 

overshared; oversharing; overshares

transitive + intransitive

: to share or reveal too much information

Shakarian cautions students to not overshare information online, to create complex passwords and to only use secure networks.

—Emily Giordano

The sharing and discussion of emotion has always been heavily gendered and women who "overshare" details of their private lives have historically been maligned.

—Rachel Sykes

… [Rihanna] doesn't overshare her life on social media—despite having 60 million and 86 million followers on Instagram and Twitter respectively—and you never know who she's dating, despite who you see her with.

—Joshua Eferighe

In an exclusive Parents survey of more than 2,000 respondents, 79 percent said other parents overshare on social media – yet only 32 percent of us think we overshare ourselves … Of course, what's TMI in one parent's eyes may be just fine in another's.

—Mackenzie Dawson

It used to be rare for C.I.A. employees to recount their exploits, or grievances, in print. Now, they're oversharing as eagerly as the cast of "Jersey Shore."

—Alex Berenson

oversharer noun

plural oversharers

In this age of social media, it's kind of hard not to be an oversharer.

—Carina Hsieh

Fortunately, librarians are the original oversharers, and they've produced a body of literature—from blog posts to articles to books—to help you with your decision.

—Brian Kenney

Examples of overshare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One major concern is the risk of office turmoil that may arise from oversharing personal details or expressing strong viewpoints on sensitive topics, such as political beliefs or social causes, that can create tension among colleagues. —Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

John Mulaney accidentally overshared with Miguel, making for an epic introduction. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

This means someone who is open and authentic, but also respectful of the context—like sharing just enough about themselves to build a connection, without oversharing or coming on too strong. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024

However, as mentioned, oversharing on the Internet has become the norm in this digital age. —Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above