v. i. | 1. | To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part. |
2. | (Card Playing) To play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage. | |
n. | 1. | (Card Playing) The act of underplaying. |
Verb | 1. | underplay - act (a role) with great restraint Synonyms: underact |
2. | underplay - play a card lower than (a held high card) |