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overdraft

1 of 1noun
/ˈoʊvɚdræft/
Forms:overdrafts
1

a deficit in a bank account caused by withdrawing more money than is available

  • The bank charged a fee for the overdraft on her account.
  • She was worried about an overdraft when her check bounced.
  • He incurred an overdraft after spending more than his account balance.
  • The bank notified him of an overdraft due to insufficient funds.
  • The overdraft occurred because of an automatic bill payment.