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What does "underdog" mean?

Vocabulary Word: underdog

1. Definition (n.) person or team who usually doesn’t win or have much success

Examples I always cheer for the underdog because they rarely win.

Examples They were the underdogs last year, but this year they are the champions.

Examples My brother likes to be the underdog. He always surprises people when he wins something.

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Daniel_23

China

the same as 吊丝 in Chinese!

03:10 AM Apr 30 2014 |

MESS

MESS

Turkey

Even though he tries hard, he is usually an underdog. His struggles do not pay off. 

02:57 PM May 01 2013 |

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