Antonyms for kited

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kahyt

Phonetic Transcription : kaɪt

Definition of kited

Origin : bird of prey (Milvus ictinus), Old English cyta "kind of hawk," probably imitative of its cries (cf. ciegan "to call," German Kauz "screech owl"). The toy kite first so-called 1660s, from its way of hovering in the air like a bird. The dismissive invitation to go fly a kite is attested by 1942, American English, probably tracing to the popular song of the same name (lyrics by Johnny Burke), sung by Bing Crosby in "The Star Maker" (1939):
Go fly a kite and tie your troubles to the tailThey'll be blown away by a merry gale,Go fly a kite and toss your worries to the windAnd they won't come back, they'll be too chagrined.

As in clear out : verb leave, often quickly
As in get out : verb escape

Example sentences :

Those who have kited and driven, tell me that driving disturbs and unsettles the birds far more than the kite.
Extract from : « Twenty-Six Years Reminiscences of Scotch Grouse Moors » by William Alexander Adams

Nothing that fifteen to twenty grand wouldn't have fixed—but while I scrounged around, trying to get cash, I kited a few checks.
Extract from : « Back to Julie » by Richard Wilson

Synonyms for kited

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