overhang UK /əʊvəˈhaŋ/US /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/noun 4verb 2forms 4 noun4 •That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building. •Anything that overhangs or protrudes over its base, such as a wave immediately before breaking, or a protruding cliff or rock wall. •(informal) A fatty roll of pubis flab that hangs over one's genitals; a FUPA. •The volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply. verb2 •To hang over (something).Her brow was overhung with coins of gold, / That sparkled o'er the auburn of her hair [...]. — 1819 •To impend. formsoverhanged · overhung · overhanging · overhangs