hang paper
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Meaning · English
To write a bad check.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He's been hanging paper all over town: nobody wants to even talk to him any more.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hang paper” mean?
To write a bad check.
Is “hang paper” formal or informal?
hang paper is generally slang.