shorthanded
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Adjective — Not having enough staff or workers to operate normally.
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How to use shorthanded
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Etymology
From short + handed.
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What does “shorthanded” mean?
The word “shorthanded” means not having enough staff or workers to operate normally. In plain terms, missing enough people to do the job properly — in hockey, playing with a man disadvantage.
How do you use “shorthanded” in a sentence?
Here is “shorthanded” used in a sentence: “The restaurant was shorthanded on a Friday night, which meant slow service.”
What part of speech is “shorthanded”?
“Shorthanded” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “shorthanded” have?
“Shorthanded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not having enough staff or workers to operate normally.