short´-chang´er

short´-chang´er
short-change «SHRT CHAYNJ», transitive verb, -changed, -chang|ing.
1. to give less than the right change to (a person), especially intentionally.
2. to give less than is considered a proper return or full share; cheat: »

to short-change the public.

short´-chang´er, noun.

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