1. to give less money than is due as change
2. to treat unfairly by giving less than what is deserved or expected

Examples

• The cashier shortchanges customers by giving incorrect change.
• She felt the company shortchanges its employees with low wages.
• The restaurant shortchanges patrons with small portions.
• He always shortchanges himself by not asking for what he deserves.
• The store manager fired the clerk who shortchanges customers.
• Don’t let anyone shortchange you in business negotiations.