Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rubber check

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.20 in modern English

Syllables
rub-ber check
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the metaphor of a bounced check.

Inflected Forms

rubber checks (plural) rubber cheque (alternative)

Synonyms

bad check

Questions

What does rubber check mean?
A check that is rejected by the bank against which it is drawn for insufficient funds.
Where does rubber check come from?
From the metaphor of a bounced check.

How to pronounce rubber check

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