shortchange
short
ʃɔrt
shawrt
change
ʧeɪnʤ
cheinj
/ʃˈɔːttʃˈeɪndʒ/
short-change

Definition & Meaning of "shortchange"in English

to shortchange
01

to cheat someone by giving back less money than owed

Examples
The cashier shortchanged me by a few dollars.
02

to deprive someone of something due through deceit, unfairness, or neglect

Examples
The workers were shortchanged on their benefits.
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