overtrim

/ˈoʊvərˌtrɪm/

Definitions

1. verb

to trim or cut too much from something, especially hair or a tree

“The barber was accused of overtrimming his client’s haircut.”

2. noun

the act of trimming too much from something

“The overtrim of the tree led to its premature death.”

3. noun

a haircut that has been trimmed too much

“The barber apologized for giving his client an overtrim.”

Synonyms

  • overcut
  • overprune

Antonyms

  • undercut
  • underprune