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Definition of short

short

adjective

  • out of luck; "in the doghouse".
    When he dropped his candy, he was short, because I wasn't giving him any of mine.

    Last edited on May 09 2011. Submitted by JD from Baltimore, MD, USA on Nov 08 1999.

verb - transitive

  • to pay less money than obligated.
    I think the cashier shorted me.

    Last edited on Nov 24 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 24 2011.

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Other terms relating to 'short':

Definitions include: a little crazy
Definitions include: of lower than average intelligence.
Definitions include: "not all there".
Definitions include: See short fuse.
Definitions include: to catch or trap a person in a difficult situation.
Definitions include: under-supplied.
Definitions include: a summary.
Definitions include: long story short.
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Definitions include: really stupid.
Definitions include: to be mentally or physically challenged.
Definitions include: pubic hair, usually male.
Definitions include: brief and to the point.
Definitions include: "Short bus" refers to a handicapped school bus.
Definitions include: to cheat or swindle.

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