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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.
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 ]
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.
Definition of 'kick' kick. (kɪk ) Word forms: kicks , kicking , 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] He escaped by kicking open the window. [VERB noun with adjective]
4 days ago · verb. thrash about or strike out with the feet. see more. verb. kick a leg up. see more. noun. the act of delivering a blow with the foot. “he gave the ball a powerful kick ” “the team's kicking was excellent” synonyms: boot, kicking. see more. noun. a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics.
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.
Definition of kick verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
(informal) something that hurts somebody/something emotionally; a great disappointment. The job losses are a kick in the teeth for the union. See kick in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: kick. Definition of kick noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
