Definition of "overgrown" in Englisch

adjective

1. Having large numbers of plants which have become too big, and are hence spoiling the picturesqueness of a garden.

2. (attributive, mildly derogatory) Having grown bigger without developing maturity or changing character.

   • He spends so much money on new technology: he's like an overgrown schoolboy buying toys.

verb

1. past participle of overgrow