# kiting

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkaɪtɪŋ/ · frequency rank #83,421

## Definitions
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.
2. The act of tampering with a medical prescription, increasing the number of pills or other item.
3. Synonym of kiteboarding.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kiting