shortchanging

/ʃɔːrtˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
verb
  1. Giving someone less money than they are owed, usually by mistake or dishonestly.
    • He admitted to shortchanging the delivery driver last week.
    • Shortchanging a friend even by accident can damage trust.
    • The clerk was accused of shortchanging customers at the register.
  2. Treating someone unfairly by giving them less than they deserve or expect.
    • By ignoring feedback, the manager is shortchanging the team's potential.
    • The coach was criticized for shortchanging the younger players' practice time.
    • Shortchanging your education by not studying hard is a mistake.
noun
  1. The act of giving someone less money than they are owed.
    • The shortchanging of customers led to a formal complaint.
    • The shortchanging of a dollar may seem small, but it adds up.
    • A pattern of shortchanging was discovered during the audit.
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