English Explanatory Dictionary

shortchange

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

Pronunciation

/ʃɔɹtˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ʃɔːtˈtʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-shortchange.wav

Word forms

shortchange shortchanges shortchanging shortchanged short-change short change

Etymology

From short + change.

Derived words

shortchanger
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