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Definition of overdog noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

overdog

noun
 
/ˈəʊvədɒɡ/
 
/ˈəʊvərdɔːɡ/
(disapproving)
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  1. a person, organization or country that is successful or in a stronger position than others, especially when they seem to have an unfair advantage
    • political leaders who support the interests of the overdog
    • The judge had a reputation as a champion of the overdog.
    • This newspaper aims to defend the underdog and bite the ankle of the overdog.
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