underling

Word parts

under + -ling

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈʌndəlɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: under‧ling

Noun

Singular underling

Plural underlings

1. (countable) (insulting) Your underling is a person who is of lower status or authority than you.