kiteflying

[ kahyt-flahy-ing ]

noun
  1. an act or instance of flying a kite.

  2. the sport or hobby of flying kites.

Origin of kiteflying

1
First recorded in 1795–1805; kite + flying

Other words from kiteflying

  • kiteflier, kiteflyer, noun

Words Nearby kiteflying

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British Dictionary definitions for kite flying

kite flying

noun
  1. commerce the practice of drawing cheques on deposits which are already committed, assuming that the delay in clearing the cheque will allow time to replenish the account: Also called: kiting

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