Kiting: meaning, definitions and examples
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kiting
[ ˈkaɪtɪŋ ]
recreational activity
Kiting is the activity of flying a kite, typically for enjoyment, relaxation, or as a sport. It involves launching and controlling a lightweight object that is tethered to a string, which can be enjoyed during various weather conditions.
Synonyms
kite flying, kite sport
Examples of usage
- The children spent the afternoon kiting at the park.
- Kiting is a popular activity during summer festivals.
- He took his family kiting on the beach.
- Kiting can be done alone or with friends.
financial practice
Kiting refers to a dishonest practice of writing a check for an amount that is not in the account, intending to deposit another check before the first one bounces. This is considered illegal and is often referred to as check kiting.
Synonyms
check fraud, check kiting
Examples of usage
- He was caught kiting checks and faced legal consequences.
- The businessman was accused of kiting to manipulate his cash flow.
- Kiting can lead to serious financial penalties.
- Many banks have measures to prevent kiting.
Translations
Translations of the word "kiting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pipa
🇮🇳 पतंगबाज़ी
🇩🇪 Drachenfliegen
🇮🇩 bermain layang-layang
🇺🇦 полет на дельтаплані
🇵🇱 latanie na latawcu
🇯🇵 凧揚げ
🇫🇷 vol de cerf-volant
🇪🇸 vuelo de cometas
🇹🇷 uçurtma uçurma
🇰🇷 연 날리기
🇸🇦 تحليق الطائرات الورقية
🇨🇿 létání s drakem
🇸🇰 lietanie s drakom
🇨🇳 放风筝
🇸🇮 letenje z zmajem
🇮🇸 drekaflug
🇰🇿 ұшатын қағаз
🇬🇪 გადაყვანა
🇦🇿 kite uçuşu
🇲🇽 vuelo de cometas
Etymology
The term 'kite' in the context of kiting, referring to the flying toy, derives from Middle English 'kite', which likely came from the Old Norse word 'kítr', meaning 'a type of bird, kite'. The recreational act of kiting appears to have gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a leisure activity. The financial meaning of 'kiting', on the other hand, emerged in the early 20th century as banking practices evolved, allowing individuals to exploit loopholes in check processing. The blend of these distinct definitions highlights both the playful and sometimes deceitful uses of the term 'kiting'.