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underbelly Definition


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underbelly
noun
    1. The part of an animal's belly that faces or is nearest the ground.
    2. Any underside that approximately resembles this, eg that of a car.
    3. Any unprotected part vulnerable to attack.
      Form: soft underbelly (also)
    4. An unattractive subculture.
      Example: the sleazy underbelly of New York
Etymology: 17c.



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