- to fold and tuck in the top sheet of (a bed) so that it simulates both the top and bottom sheets: when the victim of this prank enters the bed, their legs are obstructed by the fold: We're going to short-sheet Johnny's bed to pay him back for tattling.
- to prank (someone) by folding and tucking in the top sheet of their bed so that it simulates both the top and bottom sheets: when the victim of this prank enters the bed, their legs are obstructed by the fold: As if it wasn't a bad enough day already, I got short-sheeted tonight.
