shortchange
[ shawrt-cheynj ]
/ ˈʃɔrtˈtʃeɪndʒ /
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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.
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Origin of shortchange
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
OTHER WORDS FROM shortchange
shortchanger, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for shortchange
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 of short-change
short-changer, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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