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   Kick

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   verb

   • 1. strike or propel forcibly with the foot: "I kicked the ball up into the air" Similar bootpuntstrike with the footpropeldriveknocksendblooterinformal:put the boot intowelly
   • ▪ strike out or flail with the foot or feet: "she kicked out at him"
   • ▪ (in football, rugby, etc.) score (a goal) by a kick: "Wray kicked 11 points"
   • 2. succeed in giving up (a habit or addiction): informal "smokers may soon have new help to kick the habit" Similar give upbreakget out ofabandonendescape fromstopceaseleave offdesist fromrenounceforgodo withouteschewinformal:shakepack inlay offquitOpposite take upstart
   • 3. (of a gun) recoil when fired: "their guns kick so hard that they have developed a bad case of flinching" Similar recoilspring backfly back

   noun

   • 1. a blow or forceful thrust with the foot: "a kick in the head" Similar bootpunt
   • ▪ (in sports) an instance of striking the ball with the foot: "Ball blasted the kick wide"
   • 2. a sudden forceful jolt: "the shuttle accelerated with a kick"
   • ▪ the recoil of a gun when discharged.
   • 3. the sharp stimulant effect of something, especially alcohol: informal "strong stuff, this brew: he felt the kick" Similar potencystimulant effectalcoholic effectstrengthpowerpunchtangzestbitepiquancyedgepungencyspicesavorinformal:zipzingzappepoomph
   • ▪ a thrill of pleasurable, often reckless excitement: "rich kids turning to crime just for kicks" Similar thrillexcitementstimulationtinglefunenjoymentamusementpleasuregratificationinformal:buzzhighcharge
   • ▪ a specified temporary interest or enthusiasm: "the jogging kick" Similar crazeenthusiasmobsessionmaniapassionpreoccupationfixationfashionvoguetrendinformal:fadjag
   • 4. soft sports shoes; sneakers: informal US "when your energy or motivation dips, a new pair of kicks can get you moving again"

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. kickable adjective

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   • Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! The meaning of KICK is to strike out with the foot or feet. How to use kick in a sentence.

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   Is kick a noun or a adverb?

   • Kick is also a noun . When you kick a ball or other object, you hit it with your foot so that it moves through the air. I went to kick the ball and I completely missed it. [VERB noun] He kicked the ball away. [VERB noun with adverb] A furious player kicked his racket into the grandstand. [VERB noun preposition] Kick is also a noun.

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   What does it mean to kick yourself?

   • [transitive] kick yourself (informal) to be annoyed with yourself because you have done something stupid, missed an opportunity, etc. He'll kick himself when he finds out he could have had the job. to hit someone or something very hard He was a dirty player and loved to kick hell out of the opposition.

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   What does Kickin' mean in slang?

   • 1. slang Excellent, great, or exceptionally entertaining. In all uses, it is sometimes colloquially spelled or pronounced "kickin'." That was one kickin' party, dude! 2. slang Exceptionally fashionable or stylish. Wow, man, that suit is kickin'! 3. slang Still alive and active, especially despite old age.

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   verb. us / kɪk / uk / kɪk / Add to word list. A1 [ I or T ] to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently: I kicked the ball as hard as I could. He was accused of kicking a man in the face. She felt the baby kicking inside her.

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   verb. uk / kɪk / us / kɪk / Add to word list. A1 [ I or T ] to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently: I kicked the ball as hard as I could. He was accused of kicking a man in the face. She felt the baby kicking inside her.

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   A1. to hit or move something or someone with your foot: The boys were kicking a ball back and forth. She kicked me in the stomach. They tried to kick the door down. Fewer examples. She kicked the ball as hard as she could. He was knocked to the ground and kicked and beaten. I was screaming as he kicked and punched me.

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   noun. the act of kicking; a blow or thrust with the foot or feet. power or disposition to kick: That horse has a mean kick. Informal. an objection or complaint. Synonyms: protest, moan, grouch, growl, grumble. Informal. thrill; pleasurable excitement: His biggest kick comes from telling about the victory.

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