kiting

[ kahy-ting ]

noun

1. kiteflying.
2. hang gliding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kiting¹

First recorded in 1860–65; kite + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Federal authorities have referred to Mr. Mann’s actions as an old-fashioned “kiting” scheme, a shell game in which he shuffled nonexistent funds from one business account to another.

From New York Times

Moore had been right about the sport-kite business: he soon opened six stores in Missouri and Kansas, advertising in Stunt Kite Quarterly and other new publications devoted to the sport of kiting.

From The New Yorker

I was drawn here after becoming enamored of kiting downwind in waves — a discipline that entails steering the kite to maintain power while surfing.

From Washington Post

The company went bankrupt, and three men were indicted for allegedly defrauding the business in a check kiting scam.

From Washington Times

"Instead of doing one set of tennis every morning and every evening, I'm doing two sets. I'm going kiting and biking - doing whatever it takes to make me as fit as possible."

From BBC