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Definition underweight in British English

underweight adjective

adjective
/ˌʌndə(r)ˈweɪt/
1

thinner and lighter than normal, especially in a way that is unhealthy

Example

Their son appeared underweight for his size and age.

Example

Some of the babies were seriously underweight.

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Definition underweight in British English