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Definition shortchange in American English

shortchange verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌʃɔrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/
1

to treat someone or something in an unfair way by not giving them enough of the praise, opportunities, attention, etc. that they need or deserve

Example

Many people in the office felt that they had been shortchanged by their performance evaluations.

Synonyms and related words
prey on discriminate oppress
2

if you shortchange someone who is paying for something, you do not give them back enough money when they have paid more than the price of the thing

Example

I'm sure they shortchanged me at the bar.

Synonyms and related words
soak bleed shortchange
Definition shortchange in American English