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