Meaning of the word underweight in English

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underweight

US /ˌʌn.dɚˈweɪt/
UK /ˌʌn.dɚˈweɪt/
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Adjective

1.

below a weight considered normal or healthy

Example:
The doctor said the baby was slightly underweight.
She was concerned about her dog being underweight.
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