underdo

verb

intransitive verb

: to do less than one can or than is requisite or proper

transitive verb

1
: to do less thoroughly than one can or should
especially : to cook (as meat) rare
2
obsolete : underact

Word History

Etymology

under entry 1 + do

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“Underdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underdo. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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