Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A check returned by a bank because of insufficient funds in the account on which it is drawn.

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  • noun A check that is rejected by the bank against which it is drawn for insufficient funds.

Etymologies

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From the metaphor of a bounced check.

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