shortchange
[ shawrt-cheynj ]
/ ˈʃɔrtˈtʃeɪndʒ /
verb (used with object), short·changed, short·chang·ing.
to give less than the correct change to.
to deal with unfairly or dishonestly, especially to cheat.
Nearby words
short-winded, shortage, shortboard, shortbread, shortcake, shortchange, shortcoming, shortcrust pastry, shortcut, shorten, shortened form
Origin of shortchange
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Related forms
short·chang·er, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for short-change
short-change
verb (tr)
to give less than correct change to
slang to treat unfairly or dishonestly, esp by giving less than is deserved or expected
Derived Forms
short-changer, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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