overcat
n.— «Drew Brees is a dandy, and the Patriots’ defense is as solid as rock candy. Yes, the Bears and Colts are favored (the term for that is “Overcat”)…but both games should be something to be savored. » —“Sports Briefs: Underdog Has His Day” by Christopher Wilson Sports Fan Magazine Jan. 18, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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