kick

1 of 2

verb

ˈkik

kicked; kicking; kicks

intransitive verb

: to strike out with the foot or feet

: to make a kick in football

: to show opposition : resist, rebel

: to protest strenuously or urgently : express grave discontent

broadly : complain

: to function with vitality and energy

alive and kicking

of a firearm : to recoil when fired

: to go from one place to another as circumstance or whim dictates

: to run at a faster speed during the last part of a race

transitive verb

: to strike, thrust, or hit with the foot

: to strike suddenly and forcefully as if with the foot

: to remove by a kicking motion

kicked off her shoes

: to remove from a position or status

kicked him off the team

noun

: a blow or sudden forceful thrust with the foot

specifically : a sudden propelling of a ball with the foot

: the power to kick

: a rhythmic motion of the legs used in swimming

: a burst of speed in racing

: a sudden forceful jolt or thrust suggesting a kick

especially : the recoil of a gun

: pocket, wallet

: a feeling or expression of opposition or objection

a kick against the administration

: the grounds for objection

: a powerful or forceful effect

chili with a kick

: a stimulating or pleasurable effect or experience

—often used in the phrases get a kick out of and (just) for kicks

… we just got a big kick out of seeing our names in the paper—

Joel Stein

She plays golf just for kicks [=for fun].

: pursuit of an absorbing or obsessive new interest

—usually used with on

"… I'll get on a kick though where I can't get enough of something, and it'll show up in everything. … "—

Danny Markowicz

If you're on a post-Christmas health kick, there are plenty of seasonal vegetables to keep you going …—

Caroline Lindsay

: kicker sense 2

kicks plural, US slang : shoes or sneakers

… nothing draws more attention to a rare pair of kicks than the cuffed hem of slim sweats.—

Steve Dool

Example Sentences

Verb The attacker kicked him in the stomach. She lost her temper and kicked over the box. He kicked the ball into the goal. She kicked the ball to me. The policeman kicked the door open. The baby kicked his legs in the air. The swimming instructor reminded the children to kick their legs as they swam. The baby kicked with pleasure. He kicked the winning field goal. When he was 25, he kicked his cocaine habit and went back to school. Noun He gave me a kick in the leg. If you give the machine a little kick, it should start working again. a long kick in football See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The annual SharonFest, kicking off July 28, is a party with a purpose. —

Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, 20 July 2017 Indianapolis kicks off its four-game preseason schedule on Aug. 13 against the Detroit Lions. —

Mark Inabinett, AL.com, 18 July 2017 That would explain why Peter Dinklage kicked off this season in total silence. —

Joanna Robinson, HWD, 16 July 2017 FCKC ORL Shots 7 25 Shots on goal 311Saves72Corner kicks38Fouls510Offsides30YELLOW CARDSKansas City: Gibbons, 88th. —

kansascity, 15 July 2017 Moving the cattle somewhere else to avoid conflict if wolves show up — or kicking them off the national forest altogether, as some critics would like — isn’t so simple. —

Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, 14 July 2017 On a makeshift kickball field on the National Mall, Jacquelyn Keenan cheered as one of her teammates kicked a rubber ball into the air and sprinted for first base. —

Jim Rendon, New York Times, 14 July 2017 Baseball's annual swap-o-rama got underway Thursday as the Cubs and White Sox kicked off the traditional shuffling of prospects for potential game-changers. —

Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 13 July 2017 Others pointed out that members of Congress have been scolded too, as when Representative Bobby Rush was kicked off the floor for wearing a hoodie to honor Trayvon Martin. —

David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 13 July 2017

Noun

But Hines' average of 7.2 yards over expectation per kick return ranked No. 1, ahead of Seattle's Godwin Igwebuike (plus-7) and Nixon (plus-6.1). —

Josh Dubow, ajc, 11 Jan. 2023 Hines is the 11th player in NFL history with two kick return touchdowns in the same game and the first since 2010. —

Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2023 Maybe this is the game Flowers finally breaks free, and no matter how this Colts season has gone, there’s nothing like watching a kick return for a touchdown. —

The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2023 Marquis Ward had a 95-yard kick return for a touchdown and after a Josh Scaramuzzo extra point, the Spartans led 7-6 with 2:32 left in the first half. —

Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2022 Byrd was the only player in the conference this season with both a kick return and punt return for a touchdown. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2022 Pima also got an 85-yard kick return for a touchdown from Tuddy Smart. —

Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2022 Sandwiched in between the field goals was a 98-yard kick return from Jordan to put the Cardinals up 10-3 at the 4:31 mark of the second quarter. —

Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Nov. 2022 Noland was close to breaking open for a kick return score. —

Ray Hacke, oregonlive, 11 Nov. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

kick

1 of 2 verb

ˈkik

: to strike out or hit with the foot

: to object strongly : protest

kicked about their low grades

: to spring back

a shotgun kicks when fired

: to be full of pep and energy

still alive and kicking

: to score by kicking a ball

kick a field goal

slang : to free oneself of

kick the habit

kicker noun

kick

2 of 2 noun

: a blow with the foot

: the movement of the legs in swimming

: a sudden moving (as of a ball) with the foot

: the sudden move backward of a gun when fired

: a feeling of or cause for objection

: a feeling or source of pleasure

kick 1 of 2

verb

as in to scream

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely he's been kicking all week about not getting the promotion

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

scream
complain
whine
moan
bitch
growl
mutter
beef
squeal
keen
grumble
cry
worry
nag
holler
crab
whimper
squawk
wail
grouse
bellyache
kick up a stink
inveigh
caterwaul
kick up a fuss
grump
yowl
yammer
kvetch
grouch
whinge
grizzle
yawp
gripe
protest
murmur
fuss
bleat
croak
carp
repine
maunder
yaup
sob
stew
quibble
blubber
cavil
lament
fret
quarrel (with)
bemoan
object (to)
deplore
bewail

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

take
delight
rejoice
tolerate
accept
endure
bear
cheer
crow
applaud
commend
countenance

as in to object

to present an opposing opinion or argument fiscal conservatives have already started to kick about the proposed program, claiming it will increase the state's deficit substantially

Synonyms & Similar Words

object
protest
complain
take exception
whine
take issue
except
expostulate
demur
stick
fight
remonstrate (with)
bitch
scream
moan
dare
challenge
beef
wrangle
debate
conflict
criticize
keen
squabble
holler
nag
quibble
squawk
grumble
crab
squeal
growl
quarrel
wail
balk
grouse
rebel
bellyache
defy
dispute
hassle
mutter
gag
grump
yowl
withstand
disobey
yammer
whimper
fuss
whinge
grouch
grizzle
cavil
yawp
gripe
demonstrate
bleat
murmur
caterwaul
censure
croak
carp
denounce
repine
yaup
maunder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

approve
accept
comply
maintain
defend
follow
sanction
observe
support
agree
obey
sustain
advocate
cheer
adhere
conform
mind
acquiesce
uphold
accede
applaud
assent
commend
champion

kick

2 of 2

noun

as in thrill

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings I get a kick out of downhill skiing

Synonyms & Similar Words

thrill
boot
bang
rush
wallop
jolt
enjoyment
jollies
exhilaration
high
frisson
charge
pleasure
titillation
lift
shock
surprise
entertainment
buzz
joy
arousal
delight
treat
amusement
intoxication
fun
surprize
electrification
diversion
delectation

as in treat

a source of great satisfaction it was a kick for the parents to see their once-shy son star in a Broadway play

Synonyms & Similar Words

treat
joy
delight
feast
pleasure
relief
amusement
gas
fun
gratification
manna
delectation
entertainment
indulgence
diversion
recreation
comfort
solace
ambrosia

as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent nowadays there seem to be few words in the dictionary that do not raise a kick from one person or another

Synonyms & Similar Words

objection
exception
protest
challenge
complaint
stink
fuss
question
criticism
remonstrance
demur
demurrer
difficulty
demurral
expostulation
doubt
dispute
dissent
censure
squabble
suspicion
quibble
qualm
reluctance
quarrel
compunction
skepticism
static
debate
rebellion
misunderstanding
disobedience
distrust
scruple
uncertainty
unwillingness
argument
unease
niggle
dubitation
mistrust
reservation
defiance
cavil
misgiving
distrustfulness
conflict
misdoubt
mistrustfulness
hassle
uneasiness
indetermination
dubiety
incertitude
qualmishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

willingness
approval
sanction
acceptance
agreement
compliance
assent
acquiescence
obedience

as in thump

a forceful coming together of two things I felt a kick in my hands as the jackhammer came roaring to life

Synonyms & Similar Words

thump
jolt
collision
slap
shock
blow
slam
bump
crash
knock
impact
punch
pounding
hit
jounce
strike
encounter
smash
wallop
contact
concussion
impingement
jar
hammering
pummeling
thrashing
licking
bashing
touch
pummelling
bludgeoning
buffet
battering
clobbering
rap
meeting
lambasting

单词	kick
释义	kick 1 of 2 verb ˈkik kicked; kicking; kicks intransitive verb 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 : to go from one place to another as circumstance or whim dictates 6 : to run at a faster speed during the last part of a race transitive verb 1 a : to strike, thrust, or hit with the foot b : to strike suddenly and forcefully as if with the foot c : to remove by a kicking motion kicked off her shoes d : to remove from a position or status kicked him off the team see also kick to the curb 2 : to score by kicking a ball 3 : to heap reproaches upon (oneself) kicked themselves for not going 4 : to free oneself of (something, such as a drug habit) kickable ˈki-kə-bəl adjective kick 2 of 2 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 d : a burst of speed in racing 2 : a sudden forceful jolt or thrust suggesting a kick especially : the recoil of a gun 3 : pocket, wallet 4 a : a feeling or expression of opposition or objection a kick against the administration b : the grounds for objection 5 a : a powerful or forceful effect chili with a kick b : a stimulating or pleasurable effect or experience —often used in the phrases get a kick out of and (just) for kicks … we just got a big kick out of seeing our names in the paper—Joel Stein She plays golf just for kicks [=for fun]. c : pursuit of an absorbing or obsessive new interest —usually used with on "… I'll get on a kick though where I can't get enough of something, and it'll show up in everything. … "—Danny Markowicz If you're on a post-Christmas health kick, there are plenty of seasonal vegetables to keep you going …—Caroline Lindsay 6 : kicker sense 2 7 kicks plural, US slang : shoes or sneakers … nothing draws more attention to a rare pair of kicks than the cuffed hem of slim sweats.—Steve Dool Phrases kick ass often vulgar : to kick butt kick butt : to use forceful or coercive measures in order to achieve a purpose also : to succeed or win overwhelmingly kick over the traces : to cast off restraint, authority, or control kick the bucket : die kick up one's heels 1 : to show sudden delight 2 : to have a lively time kick upstairs : to promote to a higher but less desirable position Synonyms Verb beef bellyache bitch bleat carp caterwaul complain crab croak fuss gripe grizzle grouch grouse growl grumble grump holler inveigh keen kvetch maunder [chiefly British] moan murmur mutter nag repine scream squawk squeal wail whimper whine whinge [British] yammer yawp yaup yowl Noun bang boot charge exhilaration frisson jollies rush thrill titillation wallop See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The attacker kicked him in the stomach. She lost her temper and kicked over the box. He kicked the ball into the goal. She kicked the ball to me. The policeman kicked the door open. The baby kicked his legs in the air. The swimming instructor reminded the children to kick their legs as they swam. The baby kicked with pleasure. He kicked the winning field goal. When he was 25, he kicked his cocaine habit and went back to school. Noun He gave me a kick in the leg. If you give the machine a little kick, it should start working again. a long kick in football See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb The annual SharonFest, kicking off July 28, is a party with a purpose. —Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, 20 July 2017 Indianapolis kicks off its four-game preseason schedule on Aug. 13 against the Detroit Lions. —Mark Inabinett, AL.com, 18 July 2017 That would explain why Peter Dinklage kicked off this season in total silence. —Joanna Robinson, HWD, 16 July 2017 FCKC ORL Shots 7 25 Shots on goal 311Saves72Corner kicks38Fouls510Offsides30YELLOW CARDSKansas City: Gibbons, 88th. —kansascity, 15 July 2017 Moving the cattle somewhere else to avoid conflict if wolves show up — or kicking them off the national forest altogether, as some critics would like — isn’t so simple. —Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, 14 July 2017 On a makeshift kickball field on the National Mall, Jacquelyn Keenan cheered as one of her teammates kicked a rubber ball into the air and sprinted for first base. —Jim Rendon, New York Times, 14 July 2017 Baseball's annual swap-o-rama got underway Thursday as the Cubs and White Sox kicked off the traditional shuffling of prospects for potential game-changers. —Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 13 July 2017 Others pointed out that members of Congress have been scolded too, as when Representative Bobby Rush was kicked off the floor for wearing a hoodie to honor Trayvon Martin. —David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 13 July 2017 Noun But Hines' average of 7.2 yards over expectation per kick return ranked No. 1, ahead of Seattle's Godwin Igwebuike (plus-7) and Nixon (plus-6.1). —Josh Dubow, ajc, 11 Jan. 2023 Hines is the 11th player in NFL history with two kick return touchdowns in the same game and the first since 2010. —Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2023 Maybe this is the game Flowers finally breaks free, and no matter how this Colts season has gone, there’s nothing like watching a kick return for a touchdown. —The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2023 Marquis Ward had a 95-yard kick return for a touchdown and after a Josh Scaramuzzo extra point, the Spartans led 7-6 with 2:32 left in the first half. —Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2022 Byrd was the only player in the conference this season with both a kick return and punt return for a touchdown. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2022 Pima also got an 85-yard kick return for a touchdown from Tuddy Smart. —Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2022 Sandwiched in between the field goals was a 98-yard kick return from Jordan to put the Cardinals up 10-3 at the 4:31 mark of the second quarter. —Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Nov. 2022 Noland was close to breaking open for a kick return score. —Ray Hacke, oregonlive, 11 Nov. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English kiken First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing kick a kick in the teeth corner kick beat/kick the (living) shit drop-kick free kick get a kick out of frog kick kick back kick around kick/whip/stir up a storm kick off kick in kick butt kick off one's shoes kick one's shoes off kick out kick-start kick to the curb kick the bucket kick up dust onside kick quick kick penalty kick squib kick scissors kick kick pleat kick oneself goal kick kick someone's butt kick ass kick-starter kick up a fuss/stink kick turn flutter kick kick over kick up kick over the traces kick upstairs kick up one's heels See More a kick in the teeth corner kick beat/kick the (living) shit drop-kick free kick get a kick out of frog kick kick back kick around kick/whip/stir up a storm kick off kick in kick butt kick off one's shoes kick one's shoes off kick out kick-start kick to the curb kick the bucket kick up dust onside kick quick kick penalty kick squib kick scissors kick kick pleat kick oneself goal kick kick someone's butt kick ass kick-starter kick up a fuss/stink kick turn flutter kick kick over kick up kick over the traces kick upstairs kick up one's heels See More Kids Definition kick 1 of 2 verb ˈkik 1 : to strike out or hit with the foot 2 : to object strongly : protest kicked about their low grades 3 : to spring back a shotgun kicks when fired 4 : to be full of pep and energy still alive and kicking 5 : to score by kicking a ball kick a field goal 6 slang : to free oneself of kick the habit kicker noun kick 2 of 2 noun 1 a : a blow with the foot b : the movement of the legs in swimming 2 a : a sudden moving (as of a ball) with the foot b : the sudden move backward of a gun when fired 3 : a feeling of or cause for objection 4 : a feeling or source of pleasure kick 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to scream to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely he's been kicking all week about not getting the promotion Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance scream complain whine moan bitch growl mutter beef squeal keen grumble cry worry nag holler crab whimper squawk wail grouse bellyache kick up a stink inveigh caterwaul kick up a fuss grump yowl yammer kvetch grouch whinge grizzle yawp gripe protest murmur fuss bleat croak carp repine maunder yaup sob stew quibble blubber cavil lament fret quarrel (with) bemoan object (to) deplore bewail Antonyms & Near Antonyms take delight rejoice tolerate accept endure bear cheer crow applaud commend countenance See More 2 as in to object to present an opposing opinion or argument fiscal conservatives have already started to kick about the proposed program, claiming it will increase the state's deficit substantially Synonyms & Similar Words object protest complain take exception whine take issue except expostulate demur stick fight remonstrate (with) bitch scream moan dare challenge beef wrangle debate conflict criticize keen squabble holler nag quibble squawk grumble crab squeal growl quarrel wail balk grouse rebel bellyache defy dispute hassle mutter gag grump yowl withstand disobey yammer whimper fuss whinge grouch grizzle cavil yawp gripe demonstrate bleat murmur caterwaul censure croak carp denounce repine yaup maunder Antonyms & Near Antonyms approve accept comply maintain defend follow sanction observe support agree obey sustain advocate cheer adhere conform mind acquiesce uphold accede applaud assent commend champion See More kick 2 of 2 noun 1 as in thrill a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings I get a kick out of downhill skiing Synonyms & Similar Words thrill boot bang rush wallop jolt enjoyment jollies exhilaration high frisson charge pleasure titillation lift shock surprise entertainment buzz joy arousal delight treat amusement intoxication fun surprize electrification diversion delectation 2 as in treat a source of great satisfaction it was a kick for the parents to see their once-shy son star in a Broadway play Synonyms & Similar Words treat joy delight feast pleasure relief amusement gas fun gratification manna delectation entertainment indulgence diversion recreation comfort solace ambrosia 3 as in objection a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent nowadays there seem to be few words in the dictionary that do not raise a kick from one person or another Synonyms & Similar Words objection exception protest challenge complaint stink fuss question criticism remonstrance demur demurrer difficulty demurral expostulation doubt dispute dissent censure squabble suspicion quibble qualm reluctance quarrel compunction skepticism static debate rebellion misunderstanding disobedience distrust scruple uncertainty unwillingness argument unease niggle dubitation mistrust reservation defiance cavil misgiving distrustfulness conflict misdoubt mistrustfulness hassle uneasiness indetermination dubiety incertitude qualmishness Antonyms & Near Antonyms willingness approval sanction acceptance agreement compliance assent acquiescence obedience See More 4 as in thump a forceful coming together of two things I felt a kick in my hands as the jackhammer came roaring to life Synonyms & Similar Words thump jolt collision slap shock blow slam bump crash knock impact punch pounding hit jounce strike encounter smash wallop contact concussion impingement jar hammering pummeling thrashing licking bashing touch pummelling bludgeoning buffet battering clobbering rap meeting lambasting Phrases Containing kick get a kick out of kick around kick butt kick back kick up one's heels kick up a stink kick up a fuss kick over the traces kick out kick in kick off kick upstairs kick the bucket See More get a kick out of kick around kick butt kick back kick up one's heels kick up a stink kick up a fuss kick over the traces kick out kick in kick off kick upstairs kick the bucket See More
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