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Variation of the term "short change". Refers to smaller denominations of coins (dimes, nickels, pennies) given as change from a store clerk/gas station attendant/vendor in leiu of larger coins (quarters, dimes). Resulting in more loose change in your pocket or purse and the inability to use said change in coin operated machines (parking meters, gum ball machines, laundromats etc.)
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