underage

English

Etymology 1

From under- +‎ age.

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Pronunciation

  • enPR: ŭn-dər-ājʹ, IPA(key): /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪdʒ

Adjective

underage (not comparable)

  1. Below the legal age (usually age 18) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual intercourse.
    underage drinking
    underage marriage
    The bar was fined for serving alcohol to an underage customer.
    He was arrested for driving while underage.
  2. Not yet a legal adult; still a minor.
    underage offender
Synonyms
  • (not legal): minor (noun)
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Etymology 2

From under +‎ -age.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: ŭnʹ-dər-ĭj, IPA(key): /ˈʌndəɹɪd͡ʒ/

Noun

underage (plural underages)

  1. A deficit or shortfall in funds, inventory, or capacity.
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