un·der·bite | \ ˈən-dər-ˌbīt 
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\ plural underbites
Definition of underbite
: malocclusion in which the lower jaw and front teeth project beyond the upper front teeth : prognathism involving the lower jaw
Three years ago, Jack, a small Chihuahua mix with an endearing underbite and a lust for attention, was dropped off at the Haven Animal Care Shelter.— Natalie Gross … had braces to straighten his own teeth and surgery to correct a severe underbite, ….— Jean P. Fisher — compare overbite
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underbite
nounun·der·bite | \ ˈən-dər-ˌbīt \
\Medical Definition of underbite
: malocclusion in which the lower jaw and front teeth project beyond the upper front teeth : prognathism involving the lower jaw
… had braces to straighten his own teeth and surgery to correct a severe underbite, as well as whitening.— Jean P. Fisher — compare overbite
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The first known use of underbite was in 1887
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