Kiting Meaning in English
word · lemma: kite
Definition
Kiting usually means flying a kite as a sport or hobby. It can also refer to riding a board powered by a kite (kitesurfing), or, in finance, to an illegal method of using checks to get unauthorized funds.
Usage & Nuances
'Kiting' as flying kites and 'kitesurfing' are informal, activity-based. In finance, 'kiting' (check kiting) is a formal/legal term for fraud—never confuse with the sport. Collocations: 'kite flying', 'kiting festival', 'check kiting', 'caught kiting checks'. Context is crucial to avoid misunderstanding.
Example Sentences
We are kiting in the park today.
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He learned kiting last summer at the beach.
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The bank warned him for kiting checks.
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I used to spend hours kiting with my brother when we were kids.
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There's a huge kiting event at the beach this weekend.
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He was caught kiting checks between two banks to avoid payment.
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