1. to explain something in excessive detail or at excessive length, often making it more confusing or tedious
Usage: present participle of 'overexplain'; informal

1. the act or instance of explaining something excessively or in too much detail
Usage: gerund form; informal

Examples

• She was overexplaining the simple math problem, which confused the students even more.
• His tendency toward overexplaining made his presentations longer than necessary.
• Stop overexplaining—just tell them the answer.
• The teacher's overexplaining of the concept actually made it harder to understand.
• He kept overexplaining his reasons for being late, which made him seem less credible.
• Overexplaining can be a sign of nervousness or lack of confidence.
• I appreciate clarity, but overexplaining every detail wastes everyone's time.