Kite Definition

kite
noun
  1. a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
  2. a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float
  3. plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string
  4. any of several small graceful hawks of the family Accipitridae having long pointed wings and feeding on insects and small animals
verb
  1. increase the amount (of a check) fraudulently; "He kited many checks"
  2. get credit or money by using a bad check; "The businessman kited millions of dollars"
  3. soar or fly like a kite; "The pilot kited for a long time over the mountains"
  4. fly a kite; "Kids were kiting in the park"; "They kited the Red Dragon model"

"Kite" in song lyrics

See how kite is used in real songs:

  • "Therefore I'm sending you a kite"
    9th Prince — Dear R&B
  • "Still my big cousin a kite"
    9th Wonder f/ Kendrick Lamar, MURS, Warren G — Enjoy (West Coastin')
  • "He just lost a bet of his life, sent the wrong kite"
    Afu-Ra f/ Masta Killa — Livin' Like Dat

Usage tips for "kite"

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