2007-02-24 01:02:13 · 7 answers · asked by bapu.rhtdm 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
isnt underdog the cartoon character that sings out "here i come to save the day" and he is in love with miss polly
2007-02-24 01:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An underdog is a person or group in a competition, frequently in electoral politics, sports, and creative works, who is popularly expected to lose. The party expected to win is called the favorite. If the underdog wins, the event is known as an upset. These terms are commonly used in sports betting.
The origin of the word "underdog" comes from naval shipbuilding when the planks of wood were sawn for their construction. The logs of wood were placed over a pit on planks of wood called "dogs" (a bit like fire dogs). The senior sawsman stood on top of the plank and he was the overdog. The junior had to go into the pit and saw and of course he got covered in saw dust. He was the "underdog".
2007-02-24 09:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by l l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short for "under the dog"---meaning its belly....????
2007-02-24 09:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by jc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one the odds are against to win, or come out on top.
2007-02-24 12:13:05 · answer #4 · answered by jfmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it means.. someone that is treated like a dog.. to be used and taken advantage of...
2007-02-24 09:08:37 · answer #5 · answered by I need a vacation! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi !!
well it's somebody who has potential but when pitted against an opponent is clearly the subordinate !
2007-02-24 09:07:29 · answer #6 · answered by mink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
realy Weak in a sp. respect.
2007-02-27 04:37:27 · answer #7 · answered by AbuSaleh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋