1. giving someone less money than they are owed as change
Usage: present participle of shortchange
2. treating someone unfairly by giving them less than they deserve
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The cashier was shortchanging customers by giving incorrect change.
• She accused the store of shortchanging her five dollars.
• The company is shortchanging its employees by not providing adequate benefits.
• Students felt the school was shortchanging them on educational resources.
• He’s shortchanging himself by not applying for better positions.
• The restaurant was caught shortchanging customers on portion sizes.