short-change
verb [ T ]
(also shortchange) ukus COMMERCE
to give someone back less money than they are owed when they are buying something from you:
The check-out girl short-changed her.
to treat someone unfairly by giving them less than they deserve:
The case alleges that the company shortchanged female employees on opportunities for promotion.
short-changed
adjective (also shortchanged)
20% of shoppers feel shortchanged by the cheap design of budget goods.