ante over

noun

A North American children's game of throwing a ball (or other small object) over a building (or other barrier) for the opposing team to catch. If they catch it, they run around the barrier and attempt to tag opposing players to bring them onto their own team; otherwise, they throw it back in the same way.

Meanings

nounante over (uncountable)

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  1. uncountableA North American children's game of throwing a ball (or other small object) over a building (or other barrier) for the opposing team to catch. If they catch it, they run around the barrier and attempt to tag opposing players to bring them onto their own team; otherwise, they throw it back in the same way.
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APA

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“ante over.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ante%20over. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ante over,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ante%20over.

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