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underdog Definition


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underdog
noun
    1. The person who is losing or who is defeated in a fight, contest, etc.
      Thesaurus: failure, loser, underling, victim, low man on the totem pole (US slang); Antonym: winner, VIP.
    2. The competitor in a contest, etc who is considered unlikely to win.
    3. Anyone in adversity.
Etymology: 19c.



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