Definition short-change in British English

short-change verb

[transitive] verb

to treat someone unfairly or dishonestly by giving them less of something than they want or need

Example

Our children have been short-changed by the education system.

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prey on discriminate oppress

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if someone short-changes you, they do not give you back enough money when you pay them more than the price of something

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serve attend to wait on someone hand and foot soak bleed gouge

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