Short-change

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of shortchange. alt-of, alternative

    "If you feel I have short-changed Brunel by not detailing all his accomplishments, it's only because he's so well known to us rail aficionados."

  2. 2
    deprive of by deceit wordnet
  3. 3
    cheat someone by not returning them enough money wordnet

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buncocondefrauddiddlegoldbrickhornswoggle

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"If you feel I have short-changed Brunel by not detailing all his accomplishments, it's only because he's so well known to us rail aficionados."

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