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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

underplaying

/ˌʌndərˈpleɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does underplaying mean?

verb

To play down or minimize something, often in order to avoid drawing attention to it. To downplay or minimize the importance of something.

Example

"The comedian's understated humor was a deliberate form of underplaying, making the punchline all the more effective."

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