shortchange

Meaning

1. (transitive) To defraud (someone) by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction.
2. (broadly, transitive) To deprive (someone or something) of something due; to treat unfairly; to cheat, deceive; to half-ass.

Synonyms

bamboozle

bilk

bluff

cheat

chisel

circumvent

con

deceive

diddle

dupe

fool

gouge

gyp

hoax

hoodwink

humbug

impose

jockey

juggle

rook

sham

shave

short

spoof

swindle

trick

welch

pull a fast one

Translations

ردّ أقلّ من المتبقّي

ausnützen

übers Ohr hauen

απατώ

δίδω ολιγώτερα ρέστα

duper

estamper

rouler

gruger

entuber

fregare

afzetten

bedriegen

te weinig wisselgeld terugkrijgen

iemand afzetten

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ʃɔɹtˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/

Etymology

From short + change.