short-change

verb

1. to give less than correct change to
2. slang.
   to treat unfairly or dishonestly, esp by giving less than is deserved or expected

Derived Forms

• ˌshort-ˈchanger, noun

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.

From Project Gutenberg

From flim-flam (returning short change) to burglary is but a step, provided one has the nerve.

From Project Gutenberg

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