Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Shorting.
Shorting - 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.
Example Sentences
"He was accused of shorting the stock market to make a quick profit."
"Investors are shorting the company's shares due to concerns about its financial stability."
"The hedge fund manager has been shorting various commodities for years."
"Many traders are shorting the cryptocurrency, expecting a significant drop in its value."
"He made a fortune by shorting the housing market before the crash."
Word Game Points
Is SHORTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shorting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHORTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SHORTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shorting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHORTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHORTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shorting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHORTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
