"rubber check" meaning in English

See rubber check in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: rubber checks [plural]
Etymology: From the metaphor of a bounced check. Etymology templates: {{m|en|bounce|bounced}} bounced Head templates: {{en-noun}} rubber check (plural rubber checks)
  1. A check that is rejected by the bank against which it is drawn for insufficient funds. Categories (topical): Banking Synonyms: rubber cheque Synonyms (check rejected by drawee bank): bad check
    Sense id: en-rubber_check-en-noun-Pt4xo0mp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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