Overcall (Noun)
Meaning
(bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The overcall by East was a surprise to everyone at the table, especially since their partner had not bid.
- West's overcall of two clubs was an attempt to disrupt the opponents' bidding strategy.
- The overcall by North was considered a bit reckless, given the weakness of their hand.
- South's overcall of one spade was a common tactic to try and steal the contract from their opponents.
- East's overcall of two diamonds was a bold move, but it ultimately paid off when their partner made the contract.