Underdog

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The termunderdogis an internet slang used to describe a person or thing that is not expected to succeed or win in a given situation. It refers to someone or something that is perceived as having a disadvantage or facing unfavorable odds. It often implies a sense of rooting for the “underdog” and seeing them overcome obstacles.

Here are two practical examples to illustrate the use of the term:

Example 1: In a gaming forum, a user might say, “I love playing as the underdog in multiplayer games. It’s so satisfying to prove everyone wrong and come out on top.”
Example 2: On social media, a person might post, “Just saw an amazing movie about an underdog boxer who fought his way to the championship. It’s a real inspiration!”

Synonyms:
darkhorse, longshot, sleeper, David, little guy
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