kiting

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkaɪtɪŋ/

Verb

kiting

1. present participle of kite

Noun

kiting (usually uncountable, plural kitings)

1. (banking) The act of writing a check on an account with insufficient funds, expecting that funds will become available by the time the check clears.
2. (slang) The act of tampering with a medical prescription, increasing the number of pills or other item.