bad paper . bad paper {n.}, {slang} 1. A check for which there are no funds in the bank. 2. Counterfeit paper money. Why are you so mad? — I was paid with some bad paper. Categories: add yours {n.} {slang} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry