To receive a short reply in response to a message that you put a lot of thought or effort into.
Friend: "Dude, it took me an hour to draft a three-paragraph essay email to my professor asking for an extension, and all I got in response was 'K'"
You: "Ugh, I hate getting shorted too."
To receive a message reaction but no response often in reference to shooting your shot.
Friend: "I've been waiting all day for his response but then I opened up my messages and saw that I got ducked."
You: "Oh what?? He reacted to your message but didn't respond? How rude!"