oversell /oʊ.vɚ.sɛl/ verb4 •To agree to sell more of something than one can supply. •To be too eager in attempting to sell something. •To praise something to excess.I don't want to oversell it, but [second clause]I don't want to oversell it, but you've got to check out that new restaurant on Third Street. •(no longer used) To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in sale price.One whose beauty / Would oversell all Italy — 1617 formsoversold · overselling · oversells