overdog

In any competitive contest, the team or group expected to come out on top in the end.

As expected, Bootron the overdog completely PWND Noodle at Halo 2 last night.

by Sean Boots December 21, 2004

Overdog

Opposite of an underdog, alternative term for a 'favourite' to win in a sporting contest or other competition.

Andy Murray is the overdog in this match against Feliciano Lopez today, having won in their previous eight meetings.

by statt0 April 30, 2014

overdog

The opposite of an underdog

In the first movie Rocky was an underdog against Apollo, but in the third movie he was the overdog favored to win against Mr P

by GeoLeslie November 2, 2025

Overdog

A sports team that is significantly better than most other teams in their respective league, but fall short of being the best.

In a direct matchup against the best team, they are the underdog.

In college football, LSU and Georgia are the overdogs of the Southeastern Conference. They are better than most other teams in the conference, yet are mostly overshadowed by Alabama.

by Original Orangutans March 27, 2022