shortchanges
/ʃɔːrtˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/
verb
- To give someone less money than they are owed, usually by mistake or dishonestly.
- The vending machine shortchanges people if the coins are old.
- The cashier shortchanges customers when she is in a hurry.
- He realized the taxi driver shortchanges tourists on purpose.
- To treat someone unfairly by giving them less than they deserve or expect.
- The company shortchanges its employees by not offering health insurance.
- A movie that shortchanges the audience on character development feels unsatisfying.
- Don't shortchange yourself by skipping breakfast before the exam.
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