shortchanged

Chinese meaning
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Example
After Olivia Rodrigo, Charli xcx and more sent out incomplete or unfinished vinyl versions, fans are feeling shortchanged
Source: The Guardian · 4 Aug 2026
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
源自找零钱找少了的旧俗语,引申为亏待、克扣
- short(不足的)+ change(找零)+ -ed,字面"少找零钱"
Collocations
- feel shortchanged / feeling shortchanged by / leave fans shortchanged

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