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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

underplay

/ˌʌndərˈpleɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does underplay mean?

verb

To make something seem less important or serious than it is, or to play down the importance of something. To perform or express something in a way that is less than its true value or significance.

Example

"The comedian's understated humor was a deliberate attempt to underplay the absurdity of the situation."

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