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- Dictionarykick/kɪk/
verb
- 1. strike or propel forcibly with the foot: "I kicked the ball up into the air" Similar
- 2. succeed in giving up (a habit or addiction): informal "smokers may soon have new help to kick the habit" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a blow or forceful thrust with the foot: "a kick in the head" Similar
- 2. a sudden forceful jolt: "the shuttle accelerated with a kick"
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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.
KICK definition: 1. to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently…. Learn more.
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.
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 ]
Definitions of kick. verb. drive or propel with the foot. see more. verb. strike with the foot. “The boy kicked the dog” “ Kick the door down” see more. verb. make a goal. “He kicked the extra point after touchdown” see more. verb. thrash about or strike out with the feet. see more. verb. kick a leg up. see more. noun.
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]
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.
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.
(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)
1. If you kick someone or something, you hit them forcefully with your foot. [...] 2. When you kick a ball or other object, you hit it with your foot so that it moves through the air. [...] 3. If you kick or if you kick your legs, you move your legs with very quick, small, and forceful movements, once or repeatedly. [...] More.
