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underdog

/ˈʌndərˌdɔɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does underdog mean?

noun

A person or team that is considered to be at a disadvantage compared to their opponent, but who is expected to win or succeed against the odds.

Example

"The underdog in the election was able to surprise everyone by winning the popular vote."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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