underage

English

/ˌʌndəɹˈeɪdʒ/, /ˈʌndəɹɪdʒ/

adj
Definitions
  • Below the legal age for some activity, such as drinking or having sex.
  • Not yet a legal adult; still a minor.

Etymology

Compound from English under (subordinate) + English age (suffix forming abstract nouns).

Origin

English

age

Gloss

suffix forming abstract nouns

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