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overdog

(ōˈvər-dôgˌ, -dŏgˌ)

noun
Informal

One that has a significant advantage: “a champion of the overdog who provides tax breaks for the rich while cutting social services for the poor” (Leon Daniel).

Origin:

Origin: over

Origin: + (under)dog

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