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   kick

   /kɪk/

   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 with the foot or feet: "she kicked out at him"
   • ▪ (chiefly in rugby) 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 sport) an instance of striking the ball with the foot: "Scott's kick went wide of the goal"
   • ▪ (chiefly in rugby) a player of specified kicking ability. British
   • 2. a sudden forceful jolt: "the shuttle accelerated with a kick"
   • ▪ the recoil of a gun when discharged.
   • ▪ an irregular movement of the ball caused by dust: "he suffered a kick on the pink in frame four"
   • 3. the sharp stimulant effect of alcohol or a drug: informal "strong stuff, this brew: he felt the kick" Similar potencystimulant effectalcoholic effectstrengthpowerpunchtangzestbitepiquancyedgepungencyspicesavourinformal:zipzingzappepoomph
   • ▪ a thrill of pleasurable, often reckless excitement: "rich kids turning to crime just for kicks" Similar thrillexcitementstimulationtinglefunenjoymentamusementpleasuregratificationinformal:buzzhighcharge
   • ▪ a temporary interest in a particular thing: "the jogging kick" Similar crazeenthusiasmobsessionmaniapassionpreoccupationfixationfashionvoguetrendinformal:fadjag
   • 4. soft sports shoes; trainers: informal US "a pair of basketball kicks"

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. kickable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKICK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   KICK definition: 1. to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryKICK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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. The hockey player was removed from the game for kicking his opponent with his skate. [ I ]

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   1. a. : to strike out with the foot or feet. b. : to make a kick in football. 2. a. : to show opposition : resist, rebel. b. : to protest strenuously or urgently : express grave discontent. broadly : complain. 3. : to function with vitality and energy. alive and kicking. 4. of a firearm : to recoil when fired. 5.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › kickKICK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishKICK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'kick' Word Frequency. kick. (kɪk ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense kicks , present participle kicking , past tense, past participle kicked. 1. verb B2. If you kick someone or something, you hit them forcefully with your foot. He kicked the door hard. [VERB noun] He threw me to the ground and started to kick.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › kick_1kick verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of kick verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   (impolite) to punish or defeat someone. kick the bucket (informal or humorous) to die. kick the habit, drug, booze, etc. to stop doing something harmful that you have done for a long time. kick somebody in the teeth/stomach. to disappoint someone greatly or fail to give them help when they need it. kick up a fuss, stink, etc. (informal)