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underdog

Syllabification: (un·der·dog)
Pronunciation: /ˈəndərˌdôg, -ˌdäg/

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Definition of underdog

noun

  • a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest.
  • a person who has little status in society.

Origin:

late 19th century: with reference to the beaten dog in a dogfight

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