| 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 |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |