SHORTCHANGE


Meaning of SHORTCHANGE in English

v.

Pronunciation: - ' ch ā nj

Function: transitive verb

Date: 1903

1 : to give less than the correct amount of change to

2 : to deprive of or give less than something due : CHEAT <was shortchanged out of a promotion>

– short · chang · er noun

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