blank cheque
noun
Simple meaning
A check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
blangkchekSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈblæŋktʃɛk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
AustraliaNew ZealandBritishCanada
A check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank
AustraliaNew ZealandBritishCanada
A signed check of the type used to draw money from a bank account, containing no information as to the amount to be paid with it, so that any amount can be filled in.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank
Used this way, blank cheque is a word tied to one variety of English with a clearly warm, approving pull. Most speakers understand it but seldom reach for it.
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- Regional
- Connotation
- Keen and enthusiastic
- Usage feel
- Uncommon in everyday speech
Usage note
Mainly used in British English, so it may read as unusual elsewhere.
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