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bridal An extremely exaggerated or over-the-top way of doing something related to a wedding, often in a humorous manner. ■ "The bride's entrance at the wedding was so bridal that it could only be described as a grand entrance fit for royalty. She walked down the aisle with a regal air, and the crowd erupted into applause.
contestants People who are competing in a contest, especially a game show. ■ "The contestants on The Price Is Right were hilarious, from their over-the-top reactions to their outrageous outfits."
couture A style of fashion that is so extravagant and over-the-top that it resembles a circus sideshow. ■ Sarah wore couture to her friend's birthday party, complete with a top hat, feathers, and a cape.
cuter An adjective used to describe something that is excessively cute or charming, often in a way that is insincere or over-the-top. ■ "I can't believe you think your dog is cuter than mine! It's just a regular old mutt."
delly An imaginary creature that lives in a deli and is made of meat and cheese. Often used as a way to describe a particularly delicious sandwich. ■ "I had the best delly sandwich of my life at that little hole-in-the-wall deli on Main Street."
deposits A large sum of money that is placed in a bank account, often as an initial payment on a loan or to cover a security deposit. ■ "I had to make a hefty deposit on my new car, but it was worth it for the luxurious leather seats and state-of-the-art technology."
desperately adverb In a manner that is extremely urgent and sometimes comically over-the-top. ■I desperately need to find my phone, or I'll be lost forever!
Facilities A place or building that provides equipment, services, and amenities for a particular purpose. ■ The gym facilities at the hotel were top-notch - they had state-of-the-art machines and even a sauna!
gladly To be happy or pleased about something, often in a manner that is enthusiastic or over-the-top. ■ I gladly accepted the job offer, even though it meant moving to a different country.
horsing To do something in a way that is exaggerated or over-the-top, usually for comedic effect. ■ "He's really horsing his laughs during the stand-up routine," said the audience member. "It's like he's trying to one-up every other comedian out there."
hysterically In a manner that is so exaggerated or over-the-top as to be comical. ■ When he found out his sandwich was missing, John's reaction was so hysterically dramatic that it attracted the attention of the entire cafeteria.
lit adjective Extremely cool or awesome, especially in a way that is exaggerated or over-the-top. ■ When I found out my friend got accepted into Harvard, I was so lit, I did a little dance in the street.
Outsmarted To be so clever, cunning or resourceful that one is able to outwit someone or something, often in a comically over-the-top way. ■ "I was outsmarted by my cat who managed to sneak into my fridge and open the milk jug with his paw.
Parable A short story or saying that teaches a moral lesson, often through the use of metaphors and allegories. ■ "The parable of the prodigal son is one of my favorites because it's so absurdly over-the-top that I can't help but laugh every time I hear it."
pitting A type of competition in which two or more people or teams compete to see who can come up with the most outrageous and off-the-wall jokes. ■ "I just entered a pitting contest and won first place by saying 'Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems!'"
Portrayal A hilarious representation of something or someone. ■ "His portrayal of the clumsy politician was so over-the-top, it had the whole audience rolling on the floor in laughter!
Reacted To have an extreme emotional response to something, often in a way that is exaggerated or over-the-top. ■ "When I found out my cat was missing, I reacted by running around the house screaming and tearing apart all of the furniture."
Retrofit The act of fitting something old with a new component or part, usually a piece of technology. ■ John decided to retrofit his car with a state-of-the-art GPS system and a dashboard camera. Now he can keep track of where he's been and where he's going at all times.
Romance A humorous, exaggerated or unbelievable story about love and relationships. ■ "Their romance was so over-the-top, it could have been mistaken for a comedy sketch."
Romances A series of wild, over-the-top romantic gestures. ■ John was so smitten with Jane that he sent her a bouquet of flowers every day for three weeks. When she finally got tired of the constant attention, John took it to the next level and wrote her a sonnet. But when she still ignored him, he realized he had been playing the fool in the most epic way possible.
Romantically In a way that is so funny and over-the-top it's almost cringe-worthy. ■ "I proposed to my girlfriend with a bouquet of roses and a ring made of macaroni. It was romantically hilarious.
Slayed To be killed or defeated in a hilariously over-the-top manner ■ "I slayed the exam with my witty sense of humor and my encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture references!"
slaying The act of killing someone in a dramatic, theatrical, or over-the-top way. ■ He gave an Oscar-winning performance in his slaying of Hamlet.
stashed To hide something in a secret or out-of-the-way place, often by stuffing it into a small space or crevice. ■ I stashed my keys in the fake book on the shelf so I wouldn't have to remember where I put them.
Theatrics A form of entertainment involving the dramatic representation of a story or event, typically through the use of actors, props, and scenery. ■ "The audience was in stitches as the clown's over-the-top antics and exaggerated expressions filled the theater with laughter."
Tour A funny way of saying "look at my cool new things" ■ "I just got this brand new, state-of-the-art, top-of-the-line, all-singing-all-dancing, high-tech, cutting-edge, modern marvel of a kitchen gadget. Would you like to see my tour?"
vanquishing To conquer or defeat an opponent in a hilarious and over-the-top manner. ■ "The vanquishing of the evil dragon by the hero was so epic, it could only be rivaled by the greatest comedy show on TV."
venues A gathering place for people to meet, eat, and entertain themselves. ■ "The concert was held at the grand venue with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment."