Meaning of Underpinning | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
2. A basis for something.
   figuratively
3. The lower body or legs.
   figuratively, humorous

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Examples

“This house's underpinning is not up to standard.”

“Released were two singles that went nowhere fast; the third, "Early Morning Love⟳" (#68, 1974), was a teasing male fantasy with a folkie feel⟳ and countrified pedal-steel guitar underpinnings.”

“I would like⟳ to know⟳ more about the underpinning of this political theory.”

“Other eras have⟳ had their epicureans or hedonists, of course, who lived and sometimes died for the ideal of simplicity or pleasure in an epic kind of way. But today’s gazillion-strong influencer community has zero intellectual underpinning to it, which is why it’s so often the unwitting butt of its own⟳ joke.”

“Thinks I to myself, “Sol, you're run⟳ off your course again. This is a rich man's summer ‘cottage’ and if you don't look⟳ out there's likely to be some nice, lively dog taking an interest⟳ in your underpinning.””

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