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View synonyms for short-change
short-change
verb
- to give less than correct change to
- slang.to treat unfairly or dishonestly, esp by giving less than is deserved or expected
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Derived Forms
- ˌshort-ˈchanger, noun
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Example Sentences
The bill for Wills and Kate, both 30, was short change compared to the ever-extravagant Prince Charles.
From The Daily Beast
He says he's doing very well over there, and has only come home for a short change.
From Project Gutenberg
Fluff, railway ticket clerks slang for short change given by them.
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From flim-flam (returning short change) to burglary is but a step, provided one has the nerve.
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