Kick

/kɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A blow or strike made with the foot.

He took a kick at the ball and missed.

A sudden burst of energy or excitement.

The party had a real kick to it, and everyone was having a great time.

A punishment or reprimand in a metaphorical sense.

He felt a kick when he received a warning from his boss.

verb

To strike or hit with the foot.

She kicked the ball across the field.

To move or forcefully push something with the foot.

He kicked the door open.

To remove or dismiss someone from a place or position.

The manager kicked him off the team for poor performance.

Middle English kicken, of uncertain origin.

kick the bucket

To die.

kick back

To relax or take it easy.

kick up a fuss

To complain or make a scene.

kickstart

To jump-start or revitalize something.

kick into high gear

To increase activity or effort.

kicking

The action of striking with the foot.

kicked

Past tense of kick.

kickoff

The start or beginning of something.

kickstand

A prop used to support a bicycle or motorcycle.

To leave abruptly.

Let's kick!

To have fun or enjoy oneself.

We really kicked it at the party last night.

To lose control or be reckless.

He kicked off and broke a few rules.