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Definition of oversharer

oversharer

/ˌoʊvɚˈʃɛrɚ/
o · ver · shar · er
Plural:oversharers
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Adjective:oversharing
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oversharer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who reveals an inappropriate or excessive amount of personal information, especially to casual acquaintances, strangers, or publicly on the internet.

Example

"The new colleague quickly proved to be an oversharer, detailing her messy divorce during the very first staff meeting."

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• Rhymes for oversharer

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the prefix 'over-' (excessive), the verb 'share', and the agent suffix '-er'. The term emerged and gained widespread popularity in the early 21st century to describe behaviors associated with the rise of social media, blogging, and reality television.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oversharer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oversharer
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