SHORTCHANGE


Meaning of SHORTCHANGE in English

(ˈ) ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ transitive verb

Etymology: short change

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

charged that the cashier had shortchanged him

2. : to deprive of something due or to give less than the due amount of to : cheat

most people shortchange themselves on the good things of life — House Beautiful

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