kick
kick/kik/
verb
- strike or propel forcibly with the foot."I kicked the ball up into the air"synonyms: boot, punt, strike with the foot, propel, drive, knock, send, blooter, put the boot into, welly
- succeed in giving up (a habit or addiction)."smokers may soon have new help to kick the habit"synonyms: give up, break, get out of, abandon, end, escape from, stop, cease, leave off, desist from, renounce, forgo, do without, eschew, shake, pack in, lay off, quit
- (of a gun) recoil when fired."their guns kick so hard that they have developed a bad case of flinching"synonyms: recoil, spring back, fly back
noun
- a blow or forceful thrust with the foot."a kick in the head"synonyms: boot, punt
- a sudden forceful jolt."the shuttle accelerated with a kick"
- the sharp stimulant effect of something, especially alcohol."strong stuff, this brew: he felt the kick"synonyms: potency, stimulant effect, alcoholic effect, strength, power, punch, tang, zest, bite, piquancy, edge, pungency, spice, savor, zip, zing, zap, pep, oomph
- soft sports shoes; sneakers."when your energy or motivation dips, a new pair of kicks can get you moving again"
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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 ...
7 days ago · a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure: I get a real kick out of winning a race.
noun · a reprimand or scolding designed to produce greater effort, enthusiasm, etc, in the person receiving it · a setback or disappointment.
1. to strike out with the foot or feet, as in anger, or in swimming, dancing, etc. 2 ...
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics. “the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements”. synonyms: kicking.
KICK meaning: 1 : to hit (someone or something) with your foot; 2 : to move your leg or legs in the air or in water especially in a strong or forceful way ...
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A kick is a physical strike using the leg, in unison usually with an area of the knee or lower using the foot, heel, tibia (shin), ball of the foot, ...
to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently: I kicked the ball as hard as I could. He was accused of kicking ...
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Jun 2, 2024 · Synonyms · chip in · contribute · pitch in · See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of kick in in a ...
To bounce or ricochet, often in a way that is unexpected or seemingly erratic. His tee shot kicked off to the right.