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/tʃɛk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A written order directing a bank to pay money.
She wrote a cheque for the rent.
A document that serves as a form of payment.
He received a cheque as a refund for the returned item.
A ticket or voucher for a specified amount.
They gave us a cheque for a free meal at the restaurant.
Etymology
Late Middle English, from the word 'eschec', meaning 'a check or command', originally from the Persian 'shah', meaning 'king'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bouncing a cheque
To write a cheque that cannot be processed because the account has insufficient funds.
cheque book
A book of blank cheques for making payments.
post-dated cheque
A cheque that is written with a future date.
Related Words
check
A synonym of cheque commonly used in American English.
bank
An institution where money is deposited or borrowed, often involved in cheque processing.
Slang Meanings
Kite
He tried to kite a cheque, but it bounced.
Paper
I need to get some paper to write a cheque.