shortchange — to give someone less money than they should receive as change
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give someone less money than they should receive as change
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɔːrt.tʃeɪndʒ/
Example Sentences
- I realized the vending machine shortchanged me when I only got 50 cents back instead of a dollar.
- My grandmother always counts her change carefully because she doesn't want to be shortchanged by sneaky shopkeepers.
- The workers felt shortchanged when the company canceled their annual bonus without explanation.
shortchange
VERB[/ˈʃɔːrt.tʃeɪndʒ/]
to give someone less money than they should receive as change
to give someone less money than they should receive as change
Don't let them shortchange you in this strange exchange!
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“I realized the vending machine shortchanged me when I only got 50 cents back instead of a dollar.”
“My grandmother always counts her change carefully because she doesn't want to be shortchanged by sneaky shopkeepers.”
“The workers felt shortchanged when the company canceled their annual bonus without explanation.”
“Don't shortchange yourself by accepting the first job offer - negotiate for better pay!”
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