undergage

/ˌʌndərˈɛɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. adjective

not yet of the legally required age for a particular activity or right

“The store wouldn’t sell her the lottery ticket because she was underage.”

2. noun

a person who is not yet of the legally required age for a particular activity or right

“She was asked to show her ID because she was considered underage.”

Synonyms

  • juvenile
  • minor

Antonyms

  • adult
  • major