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short-change

verb

to give less than correct change to
slang.
to treat unfairly or dishonestly, esp by giving less than is deserved or expected

The bill for Wills and Kate, both 30, was short change compared to the ever-extravagant Prince Charles.

He says he's doing very well over there, and has only come home for a short change.

Fluff, railway ticket clerks slang for short change given by them.

From flim-flam (returning short change) to burglary is but a step, provided one has the nerve.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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