Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bad-check
noun
/ˈbæd tʃɛk/
Definition
A bad check is a check that cannot be processed because the account on which it was drawn has insufficient funds or the account has been closed.
Examples
- She wrote a bad check to pay for her groceries.
- The store had to report several customers for issuing bad checks.
- After receiving a bad check, the company decided to stop accepting checks altogether.
Meaning
It refers to a situation where the check writer does not have enough money in their bank account to cover the amount of the check, resulting in it being returned unpaid.
Synonyms
- non-sufficient funds check
- NSF check
- returned check
- bounced check
