short

US /ʃɔːrt/
UK /ʃɔːrt/
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1.

having little length; not long

:
She has short hair.
The meeting was surprisingly short.
2.

not reaching a required or desired level or amount; deficient

:
We are short on supplies.
The team was short a player.
3.

rude and abrupt

:
He gave a short answer and walked away.
Her tone was very short with me.
1.

suddenly or abruptly

:
The car stopped short.
He was cut short in his speech.
1.

to provide with a loan of money or credit

:
Can you short me some cash until payday?
The bank refused to short him any more funds.