Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Shorted.
Shorted - as a verb
To cause a short circuit in (something).
Of an electrical circuit, to short circuit.
To shortchange.
To provide with a smaller than agreed or labeled amount.
Example: "This is the third time i’ve caught them shorting us."
To sell something, especially securities, that one does not own at the moment for delivery at a later date in hopes of profiting from a decline in the price; to sell short.
To shorten.
Shorted - as an adjective
Dressed in shorts.
Example Sentences
"I accidentally shorted the circuit and caused a power outage."
"The technician shorted the wires to test the electrical connection."
"He shorted the stock in anticipation of a market downturn."
"The trader shorted the currency pair based on the economic indicators."
"She shorted the fuse to prevent any electrical surges."
Word Game Points
Is SHORTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shorted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHORTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SHORTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shorted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHORTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SHORTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shorted is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHORTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.