short on one end
Shorter than is normal or typical. My right leg is a little short on one end due to getting polio as a child. We managed to squeeze a tiny bathroom in the space beneath the stairs, so the door into it is a bit short on one end.
(little) short on one end
Rur. short. You'll recognize Bill right away. He's got red hair, and he's a little short on one end. He's not small; he's just short on one end. The barber cut my hair a little short on one end.