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Definition of underage

underage

/ˌʌndərˈeɪdʒ/
un · der · age
Plural:underages
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underage Lexical Profile

underage Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Below the minimum age required by law or regulation for a particular activity, right, or privilege, such as voting, driving, or purchasing alcohol.

Example

"The store clerk checked his identification to ensure he was not an underage buyer."

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• noun

1

The state or condition of being below the legal or required age.

Example

"Due to his underage, a legal guardian had to sign the medical consent form on his behalf."

2

American A deficiency or shortage in an expected amount, supply, or inventory, especially as opposed to an overage.

Example

"The audit revealed a slight underage in the cash register at the end of the shift."

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• Rhymes for underage

• Nearby Words

underachievement
underachiever
underactive
underage
underappreciate
underappreciated
underarm

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underage
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