shorthanded
Pronunciation:
verb
Definitions
To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.
(by extension) To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
To write in shorthand.
adjective
Definitions
Lacking sufficient staff or people, as for normal or efficient operations.
Example: The tiny restaurant usually got by with three workers on that shift, but found itself shorthanded when the tour bus pulled in.
Having less than a quorum.
(team sports) Having, or occurring during an interval with, fewer than a full complement of players, often as the result of a penalty.
(of a table) Having fewer than the standard number of players.
adverb
Definitions
In a shorthanded manner.