What does "bad check" mean?

A check/cheque written against a bank account with insufficient funds to pay the bearer the amount of the check.

What is a synonym for "bad check"?

Common synonyms include: bad cheque, counterfeit, forgery, kite, queer.

noun

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Noun

1
A check/cheque written against a bank account with insufficient funds to pay the bearer the amount of the check.
"I'm here for five years for writing a $30 bad check. The judge was prejudice ^([sic]) because he knew I was gay."
2
a check that is dishonored on presentation because of insufficient funds wordnet

"I'm here for five years for writing a $30 bad check. The judge was prejudice ^([sic]) because he knew I was gay."