shortchanger

/ˌʃɔrtˈtʃeɪndʒər/
noun
  1. A person who gives someone less money than they are owed, especially intentionally.
    • The cashier turned out to be a shortchanger who pocketed the extra change.
    • A known shortchanger was banned from the market.
    • The store fired the shortchanger after customers complained.
  2. A person who treats others unfairly by giving them less than they deserve.
    • That company has a reputation as a shortchanger of its suppliers.
    • Don't be a shortchanger when it comes to your friends' time.
    • The boss was a shortchanger who never paid overtime.
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