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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

overfamiliar

/ˌoʊvəˈfæmɪlɪər/ adjective · British & US
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What does overfamiliar mean?

adjective

Having or showing too great a familiarity; excessively familiar. Excessive or annoyingly familiar behavior or attitude.

Example

"The overfamiliar tone of the new employee's emails made the manager uncomfortable."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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