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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.

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   noun. 1. a. : a blow or sudden forceful thrust with the foot. specifically : a sudden propelling of a ball with the foot. b. : the power to kick. c. : a rhythmic motion of the legs used in swimming.

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

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

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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryKICK | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   KICK meaning: 1. to hit or move something or someone with your foot: 2. to move your feet and legs forwards or…. Learn more.

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

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   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. [VERB]

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › kickKick - definition of kick by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To strike with the foot: kicked the wall in frustration. 2. To propel by striking with the foot: kick a ball. 3. To spring back against suddenly: The rifle kicked my shoulder when I fired it. 4. Sports To score (a goal or point) by kicking a ball. n. 1. a. A vigorous blow with the foot. b.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishkick verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › kickkick - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    kick meaning, definition, what is kick: to hit something with your foot: Learn more.

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › kickKICK Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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    Kick definition: to strike with the foot or feet. See examples of KICK used in a sentence.