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underdog

noun
  1. A competitor thought unlikely to win.

    Similar: little guy

  2. Somebody at a disadvantage.

  3. A high swing wherein the person pushing the swing runs beneath the swing while the person being pushed is at the forward limit of the arc.

Synonymslittle guy
Antonymsfavorite, favourite, safe bet, sure bet, top dog

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