short-change

• Jemandem weniger Geld zurückgeben, als ihm zusteht, oder jemanden ungerecht behandeln, indem man ihm weniger gibt, als er erwartet.

A verb meaning to give someone less than the correct amount of money owed, or to treat someone unfairly by giving them less than expected.

1. Cheat by giving insufficient moneyB2informal

   To give someone less money than they are owed, especially intentionally.

   Betrügen durch zu wenig Geld

   • The cashier short-changed me by five dollars.
   • He realized he had been short-changed after counting his change.
   • Tourists are often short-changed in busy markets.

   Synonymebilkcheatdefrauddiddlefleecegypstiffswindleunderpay

   Antonymeoverpay

2. Deprive or treat unfairlyB2informal

   To give someone less than they deserve or expect, often by dishonest means.

   Betrügen oder benachteiligen

   • The company short-changed its employees by not paying overtime.
   • She felt short-changed by the poor quality of the service.
   • Don't short-change yourself by settling for less than you deserve.

   Synonymecheatdefraudfleecerip offstiffswindleunderpay

   Antonymebenefitcompensaterepayrewardsatisfy