Underman

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A man who is subordinate to, inferior to, or in some way disadvantageously placed with respect to others.
  2. 2
    A member of an acrobatic team who supports the others in his act.
Verb
  1. 1
    To fail to provide with enough workers or crew.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From under- + -man.

Etymology 2

From under- + -man.

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