Definition of underling Underling

/ʌˈndɚlɪŋ/ - [underling] - un•der•ling

We found 5 definitions of underling from 5 different sources.

What does underling mean?

Noun
underling - an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
		subordinate, subsidiary, foot soldier
		assistant, helper, help, supporter a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"
		associate any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another; "first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate"
		bottom dog a person of low status
		cog tooth on the rim of gear wheel
		man game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games; "he taught me to set up the men on the chess board"; "he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage"