underman \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun (pluralundermen) Etymology:under (III) + man 1.: a man who is subordinate to, inferior to, or in some way disadvantageously placed with respect to others < unreasoning revolt of the underman — A.E.Wiggam > 2.: a member of an acrobatic team who supports the others in his act