Shortchange ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Shortchange ( verb )

1. To give less money than is due or expected, especially when making a financial transaction.
2. To cheat, deceive or defraud someone, especially by giving less money than is due or expected.

Origin:

From the phrase "short change" which means to give less money than is due or expected.

Examples:

1. He shortchanged me by ten dollars on the deal.
2. The cashier shortchanged me on my change.
3. The store is known to shortchange customers.
4. The company shortchanged its employees on their bonuses.
5. He felt shortchanged by the outcome of the election.

(As a noun)

Shortchange ( noun )

1. To give less money than is due or expected, especially when making a financial transaction.
2. To cheat, deceive or defraud someone, especially by giving less money than is due or expected.

Origin:

From the phrase "short change" which means to give less money than is due or expected.

Examples:

1. He shortchanged me by ten dollars on the deal.
2. The cashier shortchanged me on my change.
3. The store is known to shortchange customers.
4. The company shortchanged its employees on their bonuses.
5. He felt shortchanged by the outcome of the election.