Kiting

//ˈkaɪtɪŋ// noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of writing a check on an account with insufficient funds, expecting that funds will become available by the time the check clears. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    The act of tampering with a medical prescription, increasing the number of pills or other item. slang, uncountable, usually
  3. 3
    Synonym of kiteboarding. uncountable, usually
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of kite form-of, gerund, participle, present

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