English dictionary
kick
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of delivering a blow with the foot
noun
- a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
noun
- the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
noun
- informal terms for objecting
noun
- the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
noun
- the swift release of a store of affective force
verb
- express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
verb
- make a goal
verb
- stop consuming
verb
- strike with the foot
verb
- spring back, as from a forceful thrust
verb
- drive or propel with the foot
verb
- thrash about or strike out with the feet
verb
- kick a leg up
Example sentences
he gave the ball a powerful kick
the team's kicking was excellent
the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements
the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him
a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick
I have a gripe about the service here
they got a great bang out of it
what a boot!
he got a quick rush from injecting heroin
he does it for kicks
My mother complains all day
She has a lot to kick about
He kicked the extra point after touchdown
kick a habit
give up alcohol
The boy kicked the dog
Kick the door down
The gun kicked back into my shoulder