underdog

An old expression from the Australian bush. Before sawmills made their appearance, felled logs were dragged to a saw-pit and cut lengthwise into planks by two men using a cross-cut saw, a mean beast of a thing up to 10 feet long. One man would stand on top of the log and push down, and the man underneath standing in the pit - the underdog - would push the saw up.

A rotten job, with sawdust in your eyes all day and really hard work compared to the top dog who just had to push the saw down. The boss never saw how hard this man worked, so he was less likely to get a better job, a pay rise or be noticed at all.

Now an underdog is someone - or something which is going to struggle against superior odds to win a contest.

The new Vegetarians Party will always be the underdog in Texan elections.

by plonk o'clock May 15, 2014

Underdog Productions

Underdog Productions is UNC Asheville's student-run programming board. We are dedicated to providing the best events for UNCA students

also known as UP

1. Did you go to Lawn Party last weekend? UP set it all up!

2. Underdog Productions brings awesome comedians and musicians to campus like Bo Burnham, Dave Coulier, Sabrina Jalees and many more!

by Under Pup April 29, 2009

Underdog

A hot dog hidden under the hot dog and bun a person buys from a convenient store.

Pedro: Man, are you sure you don't want two hot dogs?

Trey: Nah, bro. I got that underdog.

by MeatLoafLvr January 11, 2009

underdogg

A superior gamer that in fact is the best in the world. he has extinguished the career of many a gamer namely "pc diode" and "joker". the only known rival to scoob on vc. also the best halo gamer on the planet.

"damn i just got killed by underdogg again!"

by Chris 87 December 23, 2007

underdog

Maybe the underdog I know is based on the underdog from the 60's, but the one I'm familliar with was on Nickelodeon, and also spoke in rhymes. He was a cartoon dog, and I think he had a cape.

"There's no need to fear! Underdog is here!" - phrase from virtually every preview/ad for the show.

by bandcampgirl183 September 27, 2005

Underdog Syndrome

Underdog Syndrome is the behavior that an individual begins to have trying to receive sympathy from his fellows.

One of the most common examples might be people victimizing themselves in order to be noticed or to attack someone.

"I got fired from my job, probably is because my boss was homophobic!"

"Nah, dude, i'm sure It was because you went a whole month without going to work. You're suffering from Underdog Syndrome!"

by MostardaDoge June 16, 2021

underdog

The person (usually male during gay sex) who is receiving whilst in the doggy position.

Me and Fred had sex last night. I normally give so it was a change to be the underdog.

by j_graham December 3, 2011