kite-flying
kite-fly ing ▶noun the action of flying a kite on a string. • the action of trying something out to test public opinion. • informal the fraudulent writing or using of a check, bill, or receipt.
kite-flying ▶noun [ mass noun ] 1 the action of flying a kite on a string. • the action of trying something out to test public opinion. 2 informal the fraudulent writing or using of a cheque, bill, or receipt.