UNDERARM Definition & Meaning

underarm

[ uhn-der-ahrm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of, situated, or for use under the arm or in the armpit:
an underarm deodorant.
underhand:
an underarm pitch in softball.

noun

armpit.

adverb

underhand.

underarm

/ ˈʌ�Ի�ə��ˌɑː�� /

adjective

(of a measurement) extending along the arm from wrist to armpit
sport of or denoting a style of throwing, bowling, or serving in which the hand is swung below shoulder level
below the arm

adverb

in an underarm style

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of underarm¹

First recorded in 1810–20; under- + arm ¹

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Example Sentences

Padel balls are smaller than those used in tennis and players serve underarm.

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They can be found anywhere on the human body, but common spots include around the waist, behind the knees, between fingers and toes, on underarms, in the belly button and around the neck or hairline.

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I had never seen the bare underarms of a girl before.

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Maybe it’s a puberty thing, like acne and underarm hair.

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Once he was sure of his balance, he stumbled forward, exposed hands buried in his underarms to try to regain some feeling.

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