undertrick

[ uhn-der-trik ]

noun

, Bridge.

1. a trick that a declarer failed to win in relation to the number of tricks necessary to make the contract.

undertrick

/ ˈʌndəˌtrɪk /

noun

1. bridge a trick by which a declarer falls short of making his contract

Word History and Origins

Origin of undertrick¹

First recorded in 1900–05; under- + trick

Example Sentences

Since East-West could make three no-trump, gaining the third undertrick was important.

From New York Times

Then the Nickell team won 5 imps for one fewer doubled and vulnerable undertrick.

From New York Times

As Marco Catellani mentioned in the Daily Bulletin, it was only an extra undertrick, but sometimes beauty comes in small packages.

From New York Times

And now East led the 13th diamond, which promoted West’s heart jack for the second undertrick.

From New York Times

Sharp penalty doubles are the order of the day, and with every overtrick or undertrick of vital importance, there is something for the spectator on even the tamest of boards.

From The Guardian