blank chequenoun [ C ]
UK US blank check uk/ˌblæŋk ˈtʃek/us/ˌblæŋk ˈtʃek/a cheque that has been signed but does not yet have the amount of money written on it
an unlimited amount of money, or the freedom to do anything:
We know there are limits to funding and we don't have a blank cheque.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Payment methods
- ATM card
- baksheesh
- bank card
- bill
- cash
- cash card
- cashpoint card
- certified cheque
- giro
- gratuity
- hard cash
- hush money
- per annum
- PFI
- piece
- smart card
- standing order
- sweetener
- traveller's cheque
- voucher
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Examples from literature
- I wish you would send me a blank cheque, in a letter so that if I want money I may be able to draw for a little.
- If you send me a blank cheque, I suppose W. or Murray would give me the money.
- Tell your aunt I will give her a blank cheque for the cost, and she may fill it in.