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shortchange

Pronunciation: /ʃɔɹtˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/

The English word “shortchange” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To defraud (someone) by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction.
  2. To deprive (someone or something) of something due; to treat unfairly; to cheat, deceive; to half-ass.

Etymology

From short + change.

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