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SHORTCHANGES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Shortchanges.

Shortchanges - as a verb

To defraud someone by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction.

Example: "I got shortchanged! …i gave him $10 for a $5 item and he only gave me $1 back."

(by extension) to deprive someone of something for which they paid.

Example: "The elective class was easy, but in the end i was shortchanging myself."

To make disadvantaged by design.

Example: "Being proud of mistreating shortchanged "enemies" is a likely sign of class consciousness, as well as thinking or speaking ill of them."

Example Sentences

"The cashier shortchanges the customer by giving incorrect change."
"Our current system shortchanges employees by not offering any benefits."
"The movie adaptation of the book shortchanges several important plot points."
"The company shortchanges its customers by providing poor quality products."
"The coach shortchanges players by favoring certain team members."
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Word Game Points

Is SHORTCHANGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shortchanges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHORTCHANGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is SHORTCHANGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shortchanges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHORTCHANGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is SHORTCHANGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shortchanges is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHORTCHANGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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