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

单词	kicking
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 kicking verb present participle of kick 1 as in screaming to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely he's been kicking all week about not getting the promotion Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance screaming complaining whining moaning muttering growling whimpering squealing grumbling hollering crying bitching wailing squawking beefing worrying nagging yammering murmuring inveighing griping caterwauling bellyaching yowling whinging kvetching keening grousing grizzling bleating protesting grumping yawping crabbing carping grouching repining whingeing kicking up a stink fussing croaking kicking up a fuss yauping sobbing maundering quibbling stewing blubbering lamenting caviling fretting deploring quarrelling (with) bemoaning bewailing quarreling (with) cavilling objecting (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms taking rejoicing delighting tolerating accepting bearing enduring crowing applauding cheering countenancing commending See More 2 as in objecting 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 objecting protesting complaining whining excepting expostulating demurring fighting sticking taking exception screaming taking issue moaning wrangling hollering debating remonstrating (with) squabbling bitching quarreling grumbling criticizing rebelling wailing muttering squawking quibbling beefing whimpering nagging defying growling squealing challenging conflicting yammering daring balking hassling griping murmuring caterwauling bellyaching withstanding yowling whinging disobeying grousing disputing fussing keening demonstrating bleating grumping gagging yawping crabbing grouching caviling quarrelling carping whingeing repining grizzling cavilling denouncing croaking yauping censuring maundering Antonyms & Near Antonyms approving accepting observing maintaining adhering supporting sanctioning defending complying obeying sustaining advocating agreeing following upholding conforming acquiescing assenting applauding cheering acceding championing commending minding See More
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