underling meaning

UK US /ˈʌndɚlɪŋ/ 3 syllables

underling (noun): an assistant subject to the authority or control of another.

Definition of underling

  1. an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

    Synonyms: subordinate, subsidiary, foot soldier

    Type of: assistant

    Kinds: associate, bottom dog, cog, man, second fiddle

How to pronounce underling

underling is pronounced /ˈʌndɚlɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in NG · 9-letter words

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