Overproof

Quick meaning: Overproof is an adjective meaning Possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.

Meaning

Possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.

More Meanings

1. A spirit possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.
2. (transitive, baking) To proof (allow dough containing yeast to rise) excessively.

Example Sentences

Bustle, Jack, bustle. Show us the best—the very best—the over-proof that you keep for your own drinking, Jack!

Leeward Island Rums are but seldom brought to this country at a higher rate of strength, than eight or ten per cent. overproof.

The product may have an open or irregular grain because of the following: a. Underproofing or Overproofing the Dough. b. Too Little Fermentation. c. Baking in an Oven That is Too Cool.

The Zombie, created by Don the Beachcomber, first appeared in 1934 as a hangover cure. […] The rule of no more than two per person was in place from the moment of its conception, due to the sheer amount of booze in the drink, not to mention the overproof rum float on top, and this still remains in place in many venues to this day.

Word Forms

• overproofs
• overproofing
• overproofed
• overprove

Synonyms for overproof

Depending on context, synonyms include OP.

Antonyms for overproof

Common opposites include underproof.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include strong, heavy, overoaked, overdrunken, whiskeyful, alcoholized.

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