understock

1 of 2

transitive verb

: to stock (as a farm or store) with less than the usual or desirable number or quantity

understock

2 of 2

noun

1

: an inadequate supply

2

: stock sense 5b(1)

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

under entry 1 + stock

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