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short-change
verb
to give less than correct change to
slangto treat unfairly or dishonestly, esp by giving less than is deserved or expected
Other Word Forms
- ˌǰ-ˈԲ noun
Example Sentences
We spoke to former and current ticketing staff, who enjoyed working for Ticketmaster but in some cases were concerned that fans might have been short-changed.
Promoters slashed some ticket prices in the run-up to shows in a bid to fill the stadium, prompting some of those who bought seats in advance to feel short-changed.
“The only alternative is to short-change devastated residents.”
The uproar has extended into broader grievances about women being short-changed by feminine hygiene products, which have a history of safety scandals in China.
Over the past few years, Netflix has stormed the Korean market with billions of dollars of investment, bringing the industry global recognition and love, but leaving creators feeling short-changed.
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