1. a social class of wealthy, privileged, or powerful people who are perceived as having excessive influence or control
Usage: informal; often used critically or pejoratively

1. to assign a higher classification or grade to something than is warranted
Usage: transitive

Examples

• Critics argue that the overclass has accumulated too much wealth and political power.
• The overclass tends to live in exclusive neighborhoods and attend private schools.
• The admissions officer was accused of overclassing the student's application.
• Some economists worry about the growing gap between the overclass and everyone else.
• The film satirizes the lifestyle of the overclass in modern society.
• Don't overclass this wine; it's a decent table wine, not a premium vintage.