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Kicking

verb
/ˈkɪkɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 2.7

Definitions

1.verbTo strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.
"Did you kick your brother?"
2.verbTo make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.
"He enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the kickline kick."
3.verbTo direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.
"Kick the ball into the goal."
4.verb(with "off" or "out") To eject summarily.
5.verbTo forcibly remove a participant from an online activity.
"He was kicked by ChanServ for flooding."
6.verbTo overcome (a bothersome or difficult issue or obstacle); to free oneself of (a problem).
"I still smoke, but they keep telling me to kick the habit."
7.verbTo move or push suddenly and violently.
"He was kicked sideways by the force of the blast."
8.verb(of a firearm) To recoil; to push by recoiling.
9.verbTo attack (a piece) in order to force it to move.
10.verbTo accelerate quickly with a few pedal strokes in an effort to break away from other riders.
"Contador kicks again to try to rid himself of Rasmussen."
11.verbTo show opposition or resistance.
12.verbTo work a press by impact of the foot on a treadle.
13.verbTo die.
14.nounThe action of the verb to kick.
"In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed."
15.nounA violent assault involving repeated kicks.
"The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking."
16.nounA great loss or defeat; licking.
17.adjectiveTerrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.
"a kicking pair of jeans"
18.adjectiveAlive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).
"still kicking at 89"
19.adjective(of a party or event) Actively ongoing and enjoyable.

Synonyms

extantlivingvitalbitchingpengtop-notchbootjumpingformbangingknockingbeating

Rhymes With

nitpickinglickingstickingtickingpickingtrickingclickingflicking
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