noun
- the activity of flying a kite
- the fraudulent practice of writing checks against insufficient funds
Usage: finance; informal
verb
- present participle of kite: flying a kite
- present participle of kite: engaging in check fraud
Usage: finance; informal
Examples
- The children enjoyed kiting in the park on windy afternoons.
- Kiting is a popular activity at the beach during spring break.
- He was arrested for kiting checks at multiple banks.
- The company discovered employees were kiting funds between accounts.
- She spent the day kiting her colorful dragon kite.
- Kiting requires steady wind and an open space.
- The bank flagged suspicious kiting activity in his account.