diff --git a/grum/shortcut.py b/grum/shortcut.py
index 6845b4c..ec71c5a 100644
--- a/grum/shortcut.py
+++ b/grum/shortcut.py
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QShortcut
 
 def shortcut(parent, key_sequence, triggered, **kwargs):
     key_sequence = QKeySequence(key_sequence)
-    shortcut = QShortcut(key_sequence, parent, **kwargs)
-    shortcut.activated.connect(triggered)
-    return shortcut
+    sc = QShortcut(key_sequence, parent, **kwargs)
+    sc.activated.connect(triggered)
+    return sc