by Elf Eater March 23, 2003
It's one of those douchey terms used by Yorkies, Rastas, Moors (no disrespect to the latter two), and other so-called conscious people in an attempt to sound smart, smooth, above it all, etc. All it is is putting a cute spin on "understand," that's it. This word is a plague and the user can't hope to possibly be taken seriously.
And to correct another entry on this word, no, the Five Percenters do not use it, as any 5% worth his salt knows better.
Once again, it's cute and quite slick as slang, but only a fool would have "overstand" in the repertoire for serious discussion of anything.
And to correct another entry on this word, no, the Five Percenters do not use it, as any 5% worth his salt knows better.
Once again, it's cute and quite slick as slang, but only a fool would have "overstand" in the repertoire for serious discussion of anything.
Overstand these nuts.
"Do you overstand me, brother?"
"What the hell does 'overstand' mean?"
"..."
"Man, where did you even get that from?"
"Uh, ah..."
"What are you, Boyz II Men?"
"Do you overstand me, brother?"
"What the hell does 'overstand' mean?"
"..."
"Man, where did you even get that from?"
"Uh, ah..."
"What are you, Boyz II Men?"
by Kuahmel March 31, 2009
In our tradition, we utilize this word most solemnly and seriously.
1) Contrary to 'understand': to accept as a fact or truth or regard as plausible WITH utter certainty. Legal usage is to EMPHASIZE one's comprehension of a matter, and to contract or not to contract absolutely <I overstand that I will not be making a plea; to overstand the matter>
2) to achieve a grasp of the nature, significance, or explanation of something, WITHOUT yielding jurisdiction, standing or status.
3) the ABSOLUTE possession of comprehension <I overstand that completely.>
1) Contrary to 'understand': to accept as a fact or truth or regard as plausible WITH utter certainty. Legal usage is to EMPHASIZE one's comprehension of a matter, and to contract or not to contract absolutely <I overstand that I will not be making a plea; to overstand the matter>
2) to achieve a grasp of the nature, significance, or explanation of something, WITHOUT yielding jurisdiction, standing or status.
3) the ABSOLUTE possession of comprehension <I overstand that completely.>
You must overstand the law, and any resulting charges that are levied against you to maintain and protect your sovereignty.
by SovereignCC October 30, 2009
when you can explain it so someone else; to completely "know"; to be able to explain a subject just like the person who explained it to you; having complete clarity on a particular subject or discussion; no gaps in the comprehension of a subject; the flip side of 'understand'
When I was a student, I understood tai chi. Now that I am a teacher, I really have a better overstanding.
"I'm glad you explained it to me. I sort of understood
before, but now I overstand."
"I'm glad you explained it to me. I sort of understood
before, but now I overstand."
by khayr June 20, 2006
When you are in a relationship and either party has an exaggerated sense of the level of commitment or understanding you have between you, even though no real commitment or understanding has been discussed.
I think I have an overstandment with Jane. I told her I didn't want to have a relationship and wasn't into commitment, but now that we're having sex she's already talking about when we are getting engaged.
by majikfish May 13, 2010
by Goodtomycore October 7, 2015
Overstand is a word frequently used to express a condition higher than 'understanding.' The background of using 'over' instead of under is rooted in the urban religion of the Nations of Gods and Earth b.k.a. "5 Percenters." The principle derives from what the 5% call "The Universal Balance"
"Wisdom" may be attained by "UNDERstanding", but can only
be sustained by "OVERstanding". OVER=excessive or beyond normal UNDER=below standard or less than, which brings 5% believe will us to the Divine principle of "Balance".
Many new York or Rappers reference 5% lingo. Although it is fully submerged in hip hop culture and many artist do not know the roots.
"Wisdom" may be attained by "UNDERstanding", but can only
be sustained by "OVERstanding". OVER=excessive or beyond normal UNDER=below standard or less than, which brings 5% believe will us to the Divine principle of "Balance".
Many new York or Rappers reference 5% lingo. Although it is fully submerged in hip hop culture and many artist do not know the roots.
"Pussy nigga ain't gon' win, bitch do you overstand me" - Pimp C
"She'd overstand" - Geno Young, Honeydew
"If you overstand me you know" - Joe Budden
"She'd overstand" - Geno Young, Honeydew
"If you overstand me you know" - Joe Budden
by Peterwilkins April 26, 2008