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Underage

/ˈʌndərɪdʒ/
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(adj) Below the legal age (usually age 18) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual intercourse.

Tom can't get a drink in this club because he's underage.
They wouldn't serve Tom a drink because he was underage.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The security guard checked everyone's ID at the entrance to prevent any ____ people from entering the club today.

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