kick

kick

 (kĭk)

v. kicked, kick·ing, kicks

v.intr.

1. To extend the leg away from the body; strike out with the foot or feet.

2. Sports

a. To score or gain ground by kicking a ball.

b. To punt in football.

c. To propel the body in swimming by moving the legs, as with a flutter kick or frog kick.

3. To recoil: The powerful rifle kicked upon being fired.

4. Informal

a. To express negative feelings vigorously; complain.

b. To oppose by argument; protest.

v.tr.

1. To strike with the foot: kicked the wall in frustration.

2. To propel by striking with the foot: kick a ball.

3. To spring back against suddenly: The rifle kicked my shoulder when I fired it.

4. Sports To score (a goal or point) by kicking a ball.

n.

1.

a. A vigorous blow with the foot.

b. Sports The motion of the legs that propels the body in swimming.

2. Any of various moves in dance in which the leg is extended from the body.

3. A jolting recoil: a rifle with a heavy kick.

4. Slang A complaint; a protest.

5. Slang Power; force: a car engine with a lot of kick.

6. Slang

a. A feeling of pleasurable stimulation: got a kick out of the show.

b. kicks Fun: went bowling just for kicks.

7. Slang Temporary, often obsessive interest: I'm on a science fiction kick.

8. Slang A sudden, striking surprise; a twist.

9. kicks Slang Shoes.

10. Sports

a. The act or an instance of kicking a ball.

b. A kicked ball.

c. The distance spanned by a kicked ball.

Phrasal Verbs:

kick about Informal

To move from place to place.

kick around Informal

1. To treat badly; abuse.

2. To move from place to place: "spent the next three years in Italy, kicking around the country on a motor scooter" (Charles E. Claffey).

3. To give thought or consideration to; ponder or discuss.

kick back

1. To recoil unexpectedly and violently.

2. Informal To take it easy; relax: kicked back at home and watched TV.

3. Slang To return (stolen items).

4. Slang To pay a kickback.

kick in

1. Informal To contribute (one's share): kicked in a few dollars for the office party.

2. Informal To become operative or take effect: "His pituitary kicked in, and his growth was suddenly vertical" (Kenneth Browser).

3. Slang To die.

kick off

1. Sports To begin or resume play with a kickoff.

2. Informal To begin; start: kicked off the promotional tour with a press conference.

3. Slang To die.

kick out Slang

To throw out; dismiss.

kick over

To begin to fire: The engine finally kicked over.

kick up Informal

1. To increase in amount or force; intensify: A sandstorm kicked up while we drove through the desert.

2. To stir up (trouble): kicked up a row.

3. To show signs of disorder: His ulcer has kicked up again.

Idioms:

kick ass/butt Vulgar Slang

To take forceful or harsh measures to achieve an objective.

kick the bucket Slang

To die.

kick the habit Slang

To free oneself of an addiction, as to narcotics or cigarettes.

kick up (one's) heels Informal

To cast off one's inhibitions and have a good time.

kick upstairs Slang

To promote to a higher yet less desirable position.

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[Middle English kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]

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kick

(kɪk)

vb

1. (tr) to drive or impel with the foot

2. (tr) to hit with the foot or feet

3. (intr) to strike out or thrash about with the feet, as in fighting or swimming

4. (intr) to raise a leg high, as in dancing

5. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (of a gun, etc) to recoil or strike in recoiling when fired

6. (Rugby) (tr) rugby

a. to make (a conversion or a drop goal) by means of a kick

b. to score (a goal) by means of a kicked conversion

7. (Soccer) (tr) soccer to score (a goal) by a kick

8. (Athletics (Track & Field)) (intr) athletics to put on a sudden spurt

9. (intr) to make a sudden violent movement

10. (Cricket) (intr) cricket (of a ball) to rear up sharply

11. informal (sometimes foll by: against) to object or resist

12. (intr) informal to be active and in good health (esp in the phrase alive and kicking)

13. informal to change gear in (a car, esp a racing car): he kicked into third and passed the bigger car.

14. (tr) informal to free oneself of (an addiction, etc): to kick heroin; to kick the habit.

15. kick against the pricks See prick²⁰

16. (Soccer) rugby soccer to kick the ball out of the playing area and into touch. See touch¹⁵

17. (Rugby) rugby soccer to kick the ball out of the playing area and into touch. See touch¹⁵

18. informal to take some temporizing action so that a problem is shelved or a decision postponed

19. kick one's heels to wait or be kept waiting

20. kick over the traces See trace²³

21. kick the bucket slang to die

22. kick up one's heels informal to enjoy oneself without inhibition

n

23. a thrust or blow with the foot

24. (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) any of certain rhythmic leg movements used in swimming

25. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the recoil of a gun or other firearm

26. informal a stimulating or exciting quality or effect (esp in the phrases get a kick out of or for kicks)

27. (Athletics (Track & Field)) athletics a sudden spurt, acceleration, or boost

28. a sudden violent movement

29. informal the sudden stimulating or intoxicating effect of strong alcoholic drink or certain drugs

30. informal power or force

31. slang a temporary enthusiasm: he's on a new kick every week.

32. kick in the pants slang

a. a reprimand or scolding designed to produce greater effort, enthusiasm, etc, in the person receiving it

b. a setback or disappointment

33. kick in the teeth slang a humiliating rebuff

[C14 kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin]

ˈkickable adj

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kick

(kɪk)
v.t.

1. to strike with the foot or feet: to kick a ball.

2. to drive, force, thrust, etc., by or as if by kicks.

3. Football. to score (a field goal or a conversion) by place-kicking the ball.

4. Informal. to make (a car) increase in speed, esp. in auto racing.

5. Slang. to give up or break (a drug addiction): He kicked the habit.

v.i.

6. to make a rapid, forceful thrust with the foot, feet, leg, or legs; strike with the feet or legs: to kick at a ball.

7. to resist, object, or complain.

8. to recoil, as a firearm when fired.

9. to be actively or vigorously involved: alive and kicking.

10. kick around orabout,

a. to treat harshly.

b. to speculate about; discuss.

c. to move frequently from place to place; roam; wander.

d. to linger or remain for a long interval without being used, noticed, or resolved.

11. kick back,

a. to recoil, esp. vigorously or unexpectedly.

b. to give someone a kickback.

c. to relax.

12. kick in,

a. to contribute one's share, esp. in money.

b. to go into effect; become operational.

13. kick off,

a. Football. to begin or resume play by a kickoff.

b. Slang. to die.

c. to initiate (an undertaking).

14. kick on, to switch on; turn on.

15. kick out, to eject; get rid of.

16. kick over, (of an internal-combustion engine) to begin ignition; turn over.

17. kick up,

a. to drive or force upward by kicking.

b. to stir up (trouble); make or cause (a disturbance, scene, etc.).

c. (esp. of a machine part) to move rapidly upward: The lever kicks up, engaging the gear.

n.

18. the act of kicking; a blow or thrust with the foot, feet, leg, or legs.

19. power or disposition to kick: a horse with a mean kick.

20. an objection or complaint.

21.

a. thrill; pleasurable excitement.

b. a strong but temporary interest, often an activity: Photography is her latest kick.

22.

a. a stimulating or intoxicating quality in alcoholic drink or certain drugs.

b. vim, vigor, or energy.

23. Football.

a. an instance of kicking the ball.

b. any method of kicking the ball: a place kick.

c. a kicked ball.

d. the distance such a ball travels.

24. a recoil, as of a gun.

Idioms:

1. kick ass, Vulgar Slang.

a. to act harshly or use force to gain a desired result.

b. to beat; defeat.

c. to be extraordinarily vigorous or successful.

d. to be enjoyable or exciting.

2. kick oneself, to reproach oneself: I could kick myself for forgetting her birthday.

[1350–1400; orig. uncertain]

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kick

• coup de savate - A kick with the flat of the foot.
• Gaelic football - A rough, football-like game mainly played in Ireland with 15 players to each side with the object of punching, dribbling, or kicking the ball into a goal.
• punt, bunt - Punt, as in "kick," may be from bunt, "push," used in baseball to mean "hit the ball softly."
• kick, punt - The dent in the bottom of a wine or champagne bottle is the kick or punt.

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kick

Past participle: kicked
Gerund: kicking

Imperative

kick

kick

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	kick - the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent" kicking, boot goal-kick - (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line goal-kick - (rugby) an attempt to kick a goal punting, punt - (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game" place kick, place-kicking - (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking dropkick - (football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head"
	2.	kick - 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" thrill, boot, bang, flush, rush, charge excitement, exhilaration - the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"
	3.	kick - the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired recoil motion, movement - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
	4.	kick - informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here" gripe, squawk, beef, bitch objection - the speech act of objecting
	5.	kick - the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick" stimulant, stimulus, stimulation, input - any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
	6.	kick - 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" kicking movement, motility, motion, move - a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility" swimming kick - a movement of the legs in swimming
Verb	1.	kick - drive or propel with the foot athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition dropkick, drop-kick - drop and kick (a ball) as it touches the ground, as for a field goal place-kick - kick (a ball) from a stationary position, in football dropkick, drop-kick - make the point after a touchdown with a dropkick punt - kick the ball propel, impel - cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"
	2.	kick - thrash about or strike out with the feet strike out - make a motion as with one's fist or foot towards an object or away from one's body
	3.	kick - strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down" scuff - poke at with the foot or toe boot - kick; give a boot to hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument; "He hit her hard in the face" kick up - cause to rise by kicking; "kick up dust" kick down, kick in - open violently; "kick in the doors" boot out, drum out, oust, expel, kick out, throw out - remove from a position or office; "The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds"
	4.	kick - kick a leg up trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
	5.	kick - spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder" kick back, recoil bounce, rebound, ricochet, take a hop, resile, spring, recoil, bound, reverberate - spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
	6.	kick - stop consuming; "kick a habit"; "give up alcohol" give up foreswear, forgo, waive, relinquish, dispense with, forego - do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"
	7.	kick - make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown" football, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal rack up, score, tally, hit - gain points in a game; "The home team scored many times"; "He hit a home run"; "He hit .300 in the past season" place-kick - score (a goal) by making a place kick
	8.	kick - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about" complain, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off hen-peck, nag, peck - bother persistently with trivial complaints; "She nags her husband all day long" backbite - say mean things grizzle, yammer, yawp, whine - complain whiningly gnarl, grumble, murmur, mutter, croak - make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked" grouch, grumble, scold - show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load" protest - utter words of protest repine - express discontent beef, bellyache, gripe, grouse, squawk, holler, crab - complain; "What was he hollering about?" inveigh, rail - complain bitterly bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament - regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits" report - complain about; make a charge against; "I reported her to the supervisor" bleat - talk whiningly

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kick

verb

1. boot, strike, knock, punt, put the boot in(to) (slang) The fiery actress kicked him in the shins.

2. (Informal) give up, break, stop, abandon, quit, cease, eschew, leave off, desist from, end She's kicked her drug habit.

noun

1. (Informal) thrill, glow, buzz (slang), tingle, high (slang), sensation I got a kick out of seeing my name in print.

2. (Informal) pungency, force, power, edge, strength, snap (informal), punch, intensity, pep, sparkle, vitality, verve, zest, potency, tang, piquancy The coffee had more of a kick than it seemed on first tasting.

a kick in the teeth setback, defeat, blow, disappointment, hold-up, hitch, misfortune, rebuff, whammy (informal, chiefly U.S.), bummer (slang) It's a real kick in the teeth to see someone make it ahead of us.

kick against something oppose, resist, complain about, object to, protest against, spurn, rebel against, grumble about, gripe about (informal) North Sea operators kicked against legislation

kick off (Informal) begin, start, open, commence, launch, initiate, get under way, kick-start, get on the road The shows kick off on October 24th.

kick someone around mistreat, wrong, abuse, injure, harm, misuse, maul, molest, manhandle, rough up, ill-treat, brutalize, maltreat, ill-use, handle roughly, knock about or around I'm not going to let anyone kick me around anymore.

kick someone off something dismiss from, ban from, exclude from, bar from, discharge from, exile from, banish from, evict from, oust from, expatriate from, blackball from, throw you out of, send packing from, turf you out (informal), show you the door out of We can't just kick them off the team.

kick someone out (Informal) dismiss, remove, reject, get rid of, discharge, expel, oust, eject, evict, toss out, give the boot (slang), sack (informal), kiss off (slang, chiefly U.S. & Canad.), give (someone) their marching orders, give the push, give the bum's rush (slang), show you the door, throw you out on your ear (informal), give someone his or her P45 (informal) They kicked five foreign journalists out of the country.

kick something around discuss, consider, talk about, review, debate, examine, thrash out, exchange views on, weigh up the pros and cons of, converse about We kicked a few ideas around.

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kick

verb

1. Informal. To express negative feelings, especially of dissatisfaction or resentment:

complain, grouch, grump, whine.

Informal: crab, gripe, grouse.

Slang: beef, bellyache, bitch.

2. Informal. To express opposition, often by argument:

challenge, demur, except, expostulate, inveigh, object, protest, remonstrate.

Informal: squawk.

Idioms: set up a squawk, take exception.

3. Slang. To desist from, cease, or discontinue (a habit, for example):

break, cut out, give up, leave off, stop.

phrasal verb
kick around

Informal. To speak together and exchange ideas and opinions about:

bandy (about), discuss, moot, talk over, thrash out (or over), thresh out (or over), toss around.

Informal: hash (over), knock about (or around).

Slang: rap.

Idiom: go into a huddle.

phrasal verb
kick in

1. Informal. To give in common with others:

chip in, contribute, donate, subscribe.

Slang: come across.

2. Slang. To cease living:

decease, demise, depart, die, drop, expire, go, pass away, pass (on), perish, succumb.

Informal: pop off.

Slang: check out, croak, kick off.

Idioms: bite the dust, breathe one's last, cash in, give up the ghost, go to one's grave, kick the bucket, meet one's end, pass on to the Great Beyond, turn up one's toes.

phrasal verb
kick off

1. Informal. To go about the initial step in doing (something):

approach, begin, commence, embark, enter, get off, inaugurate, initiate, institute, launch, lead off, open, set about, set out, set to, start, take on, take up, undertake.

Idioms: get cracking, get going, get the show on the road.

2. Slang. To cease living:

decease, demise, depart, die, drop, expire, go, pass away, pass (on), perish, succumb.

Informal: pop off.

Slang: check out, croak, kick in.

Idioms: bite the dust, breathe one's last, cash in, give up the ghost, go to one's grave, kick the bucket, meet one's end, pass on to the Great Beyond, turn up one's toes.

phrasal verb
kick out

Slang. To put out by force:

bump, dismiss, eject, evict, expel, oust, throw out.

Informal: chuck.

Slang: boot (out), bounce.

Idioms: give someone the boot, give someone the heave-ho, send packing, show someone the door, throw out on one's ear.

noun

1. Slang. An expression of dissatisfaction or a circumstance regarded as a cause for such expression:

complaint, grievance.

Informal: gripe, grouse.

Slang: beef.

Idiom: bone to pick.

2. Slang. The act of expressing strong or reasoned opposition:

challenge, demur, exception, expostulation, objection, protest, protestation, remonstrance, remonstration, squawk.

3. Slang. A stimulating or intoxicating effect:

Informal: punch, sting, wallop.

4. Slang. A strong, pleasant feeling of excitement or stimulation:

lift, thrill.

Informal: wallop.

Slang: bang, boot, high.

5. Slang. A temporary concentration of interest:

Slang: trip.

6. Slang. A clever, unexpected new trick or method:

gimmick, twist.

Informal: kicker, wrinkle.

Slang: angle.

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Translations

إرْتِدادرَفْسَه، لَبْطَهرَكْلَةٌسُرور، إنْفِعال فَرِحيَرْتَد

kopnoutkopnutíkop

sparksparketilbageslagrekylspænding

tretenTrittkickenmächtiger SpaßRückstoß

κλοτσιάκλοτσώ

patadapuntapiérecularcocearcoz

potkaistapotku

coup de pieddonner un coup de pieddonner un coup de pied àplaisirrecul

בעיטה

udaracudariti

élvezetet találmegrúgrúgrúgásvisszarúg

sparksparkaánægjaslá, gefa höggslag, högg

pedatacalciarecalciodar calcidare un calcio

蹴り蹴る

차기(..을) 차다

atatrankaatšokti atgalgrubiai elgtis su kuoįspirtipradėti futbolo rungtynes

atsistatsitiensiespertpatīkams satraukumsspārdīt

schopschoppen

sparksparkespenntilbakeslagrekyl

kopaćkopnąćkopnięcie

chutedar um pontapépontapéchutar

lovi

пинатьпинатьсяпинокпнутьлягать

kopnutiespätný úder

brcabrcnitiudarec

sparksparkakick

เตะการเตะ

tekmelemektekmetekme atmakzevk almaçifte

لات

cú đáđá

踢反冲快感

kick

[kɪk]

A. N

1. (gen) → patada f, puntapié m (Sport) → puntapié m, tiro m; (by animal) → coz f
what he needs is a good kick up the backside → lo que necesita es una buena patada en el trasero
to give sth/sb a kick → dar una patada a algo/algn
I gave him a kick in the pants → le di una patada en el trasero
he got or took a kick on the leg → le dieron una patada en la pierna
to take a kick at goal → tirar a puerta
it was a kick in the teeth for him (fig) → le sentó como una patada (en la barriga)

2. [of firearm] → culatazo m

3. [of drink] → fuerza f
a drink with a kick to it → una bebida que pega fuerte

4. (= thrill)
I get a kick out of seeing her happy → me encanta verla feliz
he gets a kick out of teasing her → se refocila tomándole el pelo
to do something for kicks → hacer algo sólo para divertirse or por pura diversión

5. (= craze) he's on a fishing kick now → ahora le ha dado por la pesca

B. VT

1. [+ ball etc] → dar una patada or un puntapié a; [+ goal] → marcar; [+ person] → dar una patada a; [animal] → dar una coz a
he kicked the stone away → apartó la piedra de una patada
to kick sb downstairs → echar a algn escaleras abajo de una patada
to kick one's legs in the air → agitar las piernas
I could have kicked myself → ¡me hubiera dado de tortas!
to kick sth out of the way → quitar algo de en medio de una patada
she kicked the door shut → cerró la puerta de una patada
to kick the bucket → estirar la pata
to kick ass or butt (esp US) → joder al personal
to kick a man when he's down → dar a moro muerto gran lanzada
see also heel A1

2. (fig) (= give up)
to kick a habit → dejar un hábito
I've kicked smoking → ya no fumo

C. VI

1. [person] → dar patadas or puntapiés; [baby] → patalear; [animal] → dar coces, cocear
to kick at → dar patadas a
she dragged the child off kicking and screaming → se llevó al niño a rastras

2. (gun) → dar un culetazo, recular

D. CPD kick boxing N → kick boxing m
kick turn N (Ski) → cambio m brusco de marcha

kick about kick around

A. VT + ADV (gen) → dar patadas a; [+ idea] → darle vueltas a
to kick a ball about → divertirse dándole puntapiés a un balón de un lado para otro
to kick sb around (fig) → tratar a algn a patadas
he's been kicked about a lot → le han maltratado mucho

B. VI + ADV it's kicking about here somewhere → anda por aquí en algún sitio
I kicked about in London for two years → anduve por Londres durante dos años

kick against VI + PREP → rebelarse contra
to kick against the pricks (lit) → dar coces contra el aguijón (fig) → tener una actitud rebelde

kick back

A. VI + ADV (gun) → dar culatazo, recular

B. VT + ADV [+ ball] → devolver

kick down VT + ADV → derribar or echar abajo a patadas

kick in

A. VT + ADV

1. [+ door] → derribar or echar abajo a patadas; (= break) → romper a patadas
to kick sb's teeth in → romper la cara a algn

2. (US) (= contribute) → contribuir, apoquinar (Sp)

B. VI + ADV (US)

1. (= take effect) → surtir efecto

2. (= contribute) → contribuir, apoquinar (Sp)

kick off VI + ADV (Ftbl) → hacer el saque inicial (fig) [meeting etc] → empezar

kick out

A. VI + ADV [person] → dar patadas (at a) [animal] → dar coces (at a) to kick out against
see kick against

B. VT + ADV → echar a patadas (fig) (from job, home) → echar, poner de patitas en la calle

kick up VT + ADV to kick up a row or a din (lit) → armar un jaleo
to kick up a fuss or stink about or over sth → armar un escándalo por algo

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kick

[ˈkɪk]

vt

[+ ball, stone] → donner un coup de pied dans; [+ person] → donner un coup de pied à
He kicked the ball hard → Il a donné un bon coup de pied dans le ballon.
He kicked me → Il m'a donné un coup de pied.
Nobody could kick a ball as hard as Bobby Charlton
BUT Personne n'avait une frappe aussi lourde que Bobby Charlton.
to kick sb when they are down → frapper un homme à terre
to kick o.s.
I could have kicked myself → Je me serais bouffé.

to kick the habit (= give up) → arrêter le tabac

to kick the bucket (= die) → lâcher la rampe

vi

[horse] → ruer

kicking and screaming (= unwillingly) → avec le couteau sous la gorge

n

(by attacker) → coup m de pied
to give sb a kick (= strike) → donner un coup de pied à qn
to be a kick in the teeth → rester en travers de la gorge

[footballer] → coup m de pied

[rifle] → recul m

(= thrill) to get a kick out of sth → se régaler de qch
to do sth for kicks → faire qch parce qu'on aime les émotions fortes, faire qch pour les émotions fortes
He does it for kicks → Il le fait parce qu'il aime les émotions fortes., Il le fait pour les émotions fortes.

kick around

vi → traîner

to kick around some ideas → tester quelques idées

kick in

(= begin to take effect) → se mettre en marche

kick off

vi

[footballer] → donner le coup d'envoi
The teams kicked off late because of crowd trouble → Le coup d'envoi fut donné tard à cause d'incidents dans la foule.

(= start) → débuter

vt (= start) → donner le coup d'envoi à qch

kick out

vt (= force to leave) → virer
Voters of Bath kicked him out in 1992 → Les électeurs de Bath l'ont viré en 1992.
His mother kicked him out → Sa mère l'a viré
to kick sb out of sth (= expel) [+ club, organization, country] → virer qn de qch

kick up

vt
to kick up a fuss → faire du foin
Customers who kicked up a fuss have received refunds → Les clients qui ont fait du foin ont été remboursés.
to kick up a fuss about sth → faire du foin à propos de qch
to kick up a rumpus → faire du scandale

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kick

n

(= act of kicking) → Tritt m, → Stoß m, → Kick m (inf); to take a kick at somebody/something → nach jdm/etw treten; to give something a kick → einer Sache (dat) → einen Tritt versetzen; he gave the ball a tremendous kick → er trat mit Wucht gegen den Ball; a tremendous kick by Beckenbauer → ein toller Schuss von Beckenbauer; to get a kick on the leg → einen Tritt ans Bein bekommen, gegen das or ans Bein getreten werden; what he needs is a good kick up the backside or in the pants (inf) → er braucht mal einen kräftigen Tritt in den Hintern (inf)

(inf: = thrill) she gets a kick out of it → es macht ihr einen Riesenspaß (inf); (physically) → sie verspürt einen Kitzel dabei; to do something for kicks → etw zum Spaß or Jux (inf) → or Fez (inf) → tun; just for kicks → nur aus Jux und Tollerei (inf); how do you get your kicks? → was machen Sie zu ihrem Vergnügen?

no pl (inf: = power to stimulate) → Feuer nt, → Pep m (inf); this drink hasn’t much kick in it → dieses Getränk ist ziemlich zahm (inf); he has plenty of kick left in him → er hat immer noch viel Pep (inf)

(of gun) → Rückstoß m

vi (person) → treten; (= struggle) → um sich treten; (baby, while sleeping) → strampeln; (animal) → austreten, ausschlagen; (dancer) → das Bein hochwerfen; (gun) → zurückstoßen or -schlagen, Rückstoß haben; (inf: engine) → stottern (inf); kicking and screaming (fig) → unter großem Protest; he kicked into third (inf) → er ging in den dritten (Gang)

vt

(person, horse) sb → treten, einen Tritt versetzen (+dat); door → treten gegen; football → kicken (inf); object → einen Tritt versetzen (+dat), → mit dem Fuß stoßen; to kick somebody’s backside → jdn in den Hintern treten; to kick somebody in the head/stomach → jdm gegen den Kopf/in den Bauch treten; to kick somebody in the teeth (fig) → jdn vor den Kopf stoßen (inf); to kick a goal → ein Tor schießen; to kick one’s legs in the air → die Beine in die Luft werfen; to kick the bucket (inf) → abkratzen (inf), → ins Gras beißen (inf); I could have kicked myself (inf) → ich hätte mich ohrfeigen können, ich hätte mir in den Hintern beißen können (inf)

(inf: = stop) to kick heroin → vom Heroin runterkommen (inf); to kick the habit → es sich (dat) → abgewöhnen

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kick

:

kick-ass

adj attr (US inf) → Wahnsinns- (inf), → Super- (inf), → arschgeil (sl)

kickback

n (inf) (= reaction) → Auswirkung f; (as bribe) → Provision f; (= perk) → Nebeneinnahme f

kickboxing

n → Kickboxen nt

kickdown

n → Kick-down m

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kick

:

kickoff

n

(Sport) → Anpfiff m, → Anstoß m; the kick-off is at 3 o’clock → Anpfiff ist um 3 Uhr

(inf: of ceremony etc) → Start m, → Anfang m; the kick-off is at 3 o’clock → um 3 gehts los (inf); for a kick-off (= to begin with) → erst mal, zunächst

kickout

n

(Ftbl) → Abschlag m

(fig inf: = dismissal) → Rausschmiss m

kick-start(er)

n → Kickstarter m

kickturn

n (Ski) → Kehre f

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kick

[kɪk]

1. vt (person) → dare or tirare calci a; (ball) → calciare; (subj, horse) → tirare un calcio a
to kick sb downstairs → scaraventare qn giù per le scale
to kick sth out of the way → spostare qc con un calcio
I could have kicked myself (fig) (fam) → mi sarei preso a schiaffi
to kick the bucket (fig) (fam) → tirare le cuoia
to kick a habit (fig) (fam) → liberarsi da un vizio

2. vi (person) → dare calci, tirare calci; (baby, horse) → scalciare
to kick at sth → dare or tirare un calcio a qc

3. n

a. (action) → calcio; (of firearm) → contraccolpo, rinculo
to take a kick at sth/sb → tirare un calcio a qc/qn
to give sth/sb a kick → dare un calcio a qc/qn
this cocktail's got a kick to it (fam) → è forte questo cocktail
it was a kick in the teeth for him (fig) (fam) → per lui è stato uno schiaffo morale
he needs a kick in the pants (fig) (fam) → ha bisogno di un bel calcio nel sedere

b. (fam) (thrill) he gets a kick out of it → ci prova un gusto matto
to do something for kicks → fare qc per divertimento

kick about kick around

1. vt + adv to kick a ball about or around → giocare a pallone

2. vi + adv (fam) (object) → essere in giro

kick against vi + prep → lottare contro

kick back

1. vi + adv (gun) → rinculare

2. vt + adv (ball) → rinviare, rimandare

kick down vt + adv → abbattere a calci

kick in vt + adv → abbattere, sfasciare
to kick sb's teeth in (fam) → spaccare la faccia a qn

kick off vi + adv (Ftbl) → dare il calcio d'inizio (fig) (fam) (meeting) → cominciare

kick out

1. vi + adv to kick out (at) → tirare calci (a)

2. vt + adv (fig) (fam) to kick sb out (of) → cacciare qn via (da), buttare qn fuori (da)

kick up vt + adv (fig) (fam) to kick up a row or a din → scatenare un putiferio
to kick up a fuss about or over sth → piantare un casino per qc

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kick

(kik) verb

1. to hit or strike out with the foot. The child kicked his brother; He kicked the ball into the next garden; He kicked at the locked door; He kicked open the gate. skop يَرْفُس ритам chutar (vy)kopnout treten sparke κλοτσώ, τινάζομαι προς τα πίσω dar un puntapié, golpear con el pie, dar una patada a jalaga lööma لگد زدن potkaista donner un coup de pied לִבעוֹט लात मारना udariti nogom (meg)rúg menendang sparka calciare, prendere a calci ける 발로 차다 (į)spirti []spert; spārdīt; spārdīties terajang schoppensparke, spennekopnąć په لغته وهل،غورځول dar um pontapé a lovi cu pi­cio­­rul (în) ударять ногои; пинать kopnúť brcniti šutnuti sparka เตะ tekmelemek, tekme atmak 踢 ударяти ногою; брикати(ся) پیر سے ٹھوکر مارنا đá 踢

2. (of a gun) to jerk or spring back violently when fired. skok يَرْتَد отскачам (за оръжие) dar um coice kopnout, odskočit zurückstoßen slå tilbage κλοτσώ dar un culetazo tagasi lööma لگد انداختن potkaista reculer לְהֵירָתַע बंदूक चलने से धक्का लगना trznuti se (vissza)rúg (puska) menyentak slá, gefa högg rinculare 反動がある (총이) 반동으로 (어깨 등을) 치다 atšokti atgal (par šauteni) atsist sentakan terugslag hebben slåkopnąć په لغته وهل،غورحًول dar um coice a avea recul отдавать kopnutie nazaj udariti trzati rycka till, rekylera mot เด้งกลับ geri tepmek 反衝 віддавати, відскакувати پیچھے کی طرف جھٹکا مارنا giật 反冲

noun

1. a blow with the foot. The boy gave him a kick on the ankle; He was injured by a kick from a horse. skop رَفْسَه، لَبْطَه ритник chute kopnutí der Tritt spark κλοτσιάpuntapié, patada jalahoop لگد potku coup de piedבעיטה लात udarac nogom rúgás tendangan spark calcio けること 발길질 spyris spēriens tendangan schopspark, spennkopnięcie لغته،د پښه ګوزار pontapé lovitură cu piciorul удар ногои; пинок kopnutie brca udarac nogom spark การเตะ tekme, çifte 踢 удар ногою پیر کی ٹھوکر cú đá 踢

2. the springing back of a gun after it has been fired. skop إرْتِداد откат coice odskočení dozadu der Rückstoß tilbageslag; rekyl κλότσημα (για όπλο μετά την εκπυρσοκρότηση) culetazo tagasilöök لگد takapotku reculרתיעה बंदूक चलने से लगा धक्का trzaj rúgás (puskáé) sentakan slag, högg rinculo 反動 총의 반동 atatranka (šautenes) atsitiens sentakan terugslagtilbakeslag, rekylkopnięcie د پښه ګوزار coice recul отдача spätný úder, spätný náraz, trhnutie udarec nazaj trzanje rekyl, stöt การเด้งกลับ geri tepme (槍支發射後的)後座力 відбій گولی داغنے کے بعد بندوق کا پیچھے کی طرف جھٹکا sự giật 反冲

3. a pleasant thrill. She gets a kick out of making people happy. satisfaksie سُرور، إنْفِعال فَرِح удоволствие prazer potěšení mächtiger Spaß spænding απόλαυση, συγκίνησηdiversión, emoción erutus کیف؛ لذت nautinto plaisir תַּעֲנוּג מַרטִיט आनन्द, अत्यधिक मज़ा osjećaj sreće élvezetet talál vmiben kesenangan ánægja piacere 刺激 활력, 자극 malonumas patīkams satraukums berasa seronok stimulans, kickspenning, moroprzyjemność خوښي،خوند prazer plăcere удовольствие potešenie, vzrušenie zadovoljstvo zadovoljstvo nöje, kick ความตื่นเต้นอย่างมาก heyecan, zevk alma 快感 задоволення ولولہ sự bất ngờ thú vị 快感

kick about/around

to treat badly or bully. The bigger boys are always kicking him around. ronddrentel, rondhang يُعامِل بصورةٍ سَيِّئَه، يُعَرْبِدُ على подритвам tratar mal týrat schikanieren hundse med έχω κπ. του κλότσου και του μπάτσου, εκφοβίζωmaltratar peksupoisina pidama با خشونت رفتار کردن با kiusata brutaliser לְהִתנָקֵל खराब बर्ताव करना pobacivati rugdos memperlakukan kejam níðast á maltrattare 虐待する 못살게 굴다 grubiai/žiauriai elgtis su kuo terorizēt menganiayai ruw behandelen mishandle, mobbeponiewierać په بدي رفتاركول tratar mal a brutaliza шпынять týrať grdo ravnati maltretirati köra med, mobba ปฎิบัติต่อผู้อื่นไม่ดี kötü davranmak; zorbalık etmek 粗暴地對待 погано поводитися з кимось برا برتاؤ کرنا đối xử tệ 粗暴地对待

kick off to start a football game by kicking the ball: We kick off at 2.30 . ( noun ˈkick-off: The kick-off is at 2.30)

afskop يَضْرِب الضربَةِ الأولى في لُعبَة كُرة القَدَم започвам começar provést výkop anstoßen; der Anstoß start εναρκτήριο λάκτισμαsacar, hacer el saque inicial avalööki tegema با زدن توپ بازی را آغاز کردن aloittaa coup d'envoi בְּעִיטַת פְּתִיחָה प्रारम्भ početi igru kezd(ő rúgást tesz) tendangan pertama hefja leik (upphafsspyrna) (dare il calcio d'inizio) キックオフする 축구 시합을 시작하다 pradėti futbolo rungtynes (smūgiu iš centro) sākt futbola spēli permulaan perlawanan aftrappenavspark rozpocząć mecz piłkarski د توپ په وهلو سره د لوبي پيلول começar a da lovitura de începere начинать игру urobiť výkop začeti igro; začetni udarec izvesti početni udarac göra avspark เริ่มเล่นเกม (ฟุตบอล) başlama vuruşu yapmak (足球的)開球 починати (футбольний матч); початок گیند کو کک مار کر فٹبال میچ کی شروعات کرنا cú phát bóng (trong bóng đá) （足球的）开球

kick up

to cause or start off (a fuss etc). maak يُثير ضَجَّةً вдигам (кавга) começar způsobit verursachen lave προκαλώ, ξεκινώ φασαρία κτλ. armar follón, armar bronca tõstma به پا کردن aiheuttaa faire לְהָקִים צְעָקוֹת उपद्रव pokrenuti felhajtást csinál memulai koma af stað fare; sollevare 起こす 소동을 벌이다 sukelti izraisīt; sacelt memulakan veroorzakenslå seg vrang, lage bråk wszcząć, rozpętać منځته راوړل،جوړول começar a cauza поднимать spôsobiť sprožiti, začeti dizati prašinu sparka i gång, börja สร้างปัญหา sorun çıkarmak, mesele yapmak 引起(混亂) починати فساد وغیرہ کی شروعات کرنا gây nên 引起

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kick

→ رَكْلَةٌ, يَرْكُلُ kopnout, kopnutí spark, sparke treten, Tritt κλοτσιά, κλοτσώ dar patadas, patada potkaista, potku coup de pied, donner un coup de pied udarac, udariti calcio, dare un calcio 蹴り, 蹴る 차기, (..을) 차다 schop, schoppen spark, sparke kopnąć, kopnięcie chutar, chute, dar um pontapé, pontapé пинать, пинок spark, sparka เตะ, การเตะ tekme, tekmelemek cú đá, đá 踢

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kick

n. patada, puntapié

v. patear, dar puntapiés; [addiction]

to ___ the habit [to abstain or stay away] → dejar la droga.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

kick

n patada; vt, vi patear, dar una patada, dar patadas; (fam, a habit) dejar (un vicio); Can you feel your baby kicking?..¿Siente las patadas de su bebé?; to — the bucket (fam) morir

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