Definition

Excessively friendly or informal, often to the point of being disrespectful or inappropriate.

Example

His overfamiliar behavior made everyone uncomfortable at the meeting.

Conversation

I think your friend was being a bit too overfamiliar at the party.

Yeah, I noticed that too; it made some people uncomfortable.

Right? It's one thing to be friendly, but that was just excessive.

Totally, I prefer when people keep a little space.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overfamiliar → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "familiar" (from Latin "familiaris", meaning of a household or intimate). The word "overfamiliar" means excessively familiar or too intimate, often in a way that is inappropriate.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'excessively' ('over-') close or 'intimate' ('familiar') with someone, which helps you remember that 'overfamiliar' means being too familiar.

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