under-

under-

a prefixal use of under, as to indicate place or situation below or beneath ( underbrush; undertow ); lower in grade or dignity ( undersheriff; understudy ); of lesser degree, extent, or amount ( undersized ); or insufficiency ( underfeed ).

Origin:
Middle English; Old English

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under-
 
prefix
1.  below or beneath: underarm; underground
2.  of lesser importance or lower rank: undersecretary
3.  to a lesser degree than is proper; insufficient or insufficiently: undercharge; underemployed
4.  indicating secrecy or deception: underhand

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Under- is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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