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Underplay Definition & Meaning

underplay
verb
  1. act (a role) with great restraint
  2. play a card lower than (a held high card)

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Frequently asked questions

What does underplay mean?
act (a role) with great restraint play a card lower than (a held high card)
What part of speech is underplay?
Underplay is a verb.
How many definitions does underplay have?
Underplay has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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