Kicking

/ˈkɪkɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of kicking.

He scored a goal with a powerful kicking of the ball.

A sudden or forceful movement with the legs.

The horse had a habit of giving a strong kicking when startled.

The action of kicking as a means of self-defense or attack.

In martial arts, kicking is an essential part of the fighting technique.

verb

The action of striking something with the foot or feet.

He was kicking the ball around in the park.

To move or to cause to move with the legs, especially with a forceful or violent motion.

The toddler was kicking his legs excitedly in the air.

To dismiss or expel someone or something forcefully.

She was kicking him out of the house for not paying rent.

Middle English 'kicken', from Old English 'cyccan, 'to strike'.

kicking butt

Doing very well; achieving great success.

kicking the habit

To stop a bad habit or addiction.

kicking and screaming

To resist something strongly, often despite being forced to do it.

kick

To strike with the foot.

kicked

Past tense of kick, referring to having struck with the foot.

kicker

A person or thing that kicks.

To be excited or lively.

The concert was kicking; everyone was dancing.

To leave abruptly.

I need to kick it; the party is getting boring.