Definitions for underworkˌʌn dərˈwɜrk
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
un•der•workˌʌn dərˈwɜrk(v.t.)
to do less work on than is necessary.
to employ inadequately.
(v.i.)to do less work than is normal or proper.
Origin of underwork:
1495–1505
Wiktionary
underwork(Noun)
Inferior or subordinate work; petty business.
underwork(Verb)
To require too little work from; to work insufficiently.
Webster Dictionary
Underwork(verb)
to injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine
Underwork(verb)
to expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting
Underwork(verb)
to do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another
Underwork(verb)
to work or operate in secret or clandestinely
Underwork(verb)
to do less work than is proper or suitable
Underwork(verb)
to do work for a less price than current rates
Underwork(noun)
inferior or subordinate work; petty business
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