Meaning & Definition of Kick in English

1. The act of delivering a blow with the foot

• "He gave the ball a powerful kick"

• "The team's kicking was excellent"

2. The swift release of a store of affective force

• "They got a great bang out of it"

• "What a boot!"

• "He got a quick rush from injecting heroin"

• "He does it for kicks"

3. The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

4. Informal terms for objecting

• "I have a gripe about the service here"

5. The sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

• "A sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick"

6. A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

• "The kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"

• "The swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"

1. Drive or propel with the foot

2. Thrash about or strike out with the feet

3. Strike with the foot

• "The boy kicked the dog"

• "Kick the door down"

4. Kick a leg up

5. Spring back, as from a forceful thrust

• "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"

6. Stop consuming

• "Kick a habit"

• "Give up alcohol"

7. Make a goal

• "He kicked the extra point after touchdown"

8. Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

• "My mother complains all day"

• "She has a lot to kick about"