1. failed to pay someone money that is owed, especially a tip or bill
Usage: informal
2. failed to give someone something promised or expected
Usage: informal

Examples

• The customer stiffed the waiter and left without paying a tip.
• She felt stiffed when her boss didn’t give her the promotion he had promised.
• The contractor stiffed several workers by not paying their wages.
• I got stiffed on the deal when they changed the terms at the last minute.
• The restaurant was stiffed by customers who left without paying their bill.
• He stiffed his business partner out of his share of the profits.