What does the cryptic crossword clue "What rude customer in diner may give and get (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "get". The wordplay uses a deletion. SHORT (synonym="as in rudely curt") + ORDER (synonym="as in rudely curt") = SHORTORDER; definition: "get" The answer is SHORTORDER.

What rude customer in diner may give and get (5,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29107 | 14 Down | 2023-06-27 flower

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