kick (k k)v. kicked, kick·ing, kicks v.intr.1. To 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. 2. To propel by striking with the foot. 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. A jolting recoil: a rifle with a heavy kick. 3. Slang A complaint; a protest. 4. Slang Power; force: a car engine with a lot of kick. 5. Slang a. A feeling of pleasurable stimulation: got a kick out of the show. b. kicks Fun: went bowling just for kicks. 6. Slang Temporary, often obsessive interest: I'm on a science fiction kick. 7. Slang A sudden, striking surprise; a twist. 8. 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 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 back1. 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 in1. 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 off1. 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.
[Middle English kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin.] |
kick Verb 1. to drive, push, or hit with the foot or feet 2. to strike out with the feet, as in swimming 3. to raise a leg high, as in dancing 4. Rugby to score (a conversion, drop kick, or penalty) with a kick: he kicked his third penalty 5. (of a firearm) to recoil when fired 6. Informal to object or resist: school uniforms give children something to kick against 7. Informal to free oneself of (an addiction): smokers who want to kick the habit 8. alive and kicking Informal active and in good health 9. kick someone upstairs to promote someone to a higher but effectively powerless position Noun 1. a thrust or blow with the foot 2. any of certain rhythmic leg movements used in swimming 3. the recoil of a firearm 4. Informal an exciting effect: we get a kick out of attacking opposing fans and overturning their buses, a few small bets just for kicks 5. Informal the intoxicating effect of an alcoholic drink: a cocktail with a kick in it 6. kick in the teeth Slang a humiliating rebuff
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | 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"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" 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"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 firedmotion, 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" | | 5. | kick - the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick" | | 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"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" | | Verb | 1. | kick - drive or propel with the footathletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition drop-kick, dropkick - 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 propel, impel - cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship" | | 2. | kick - thrash about or strike out with the feetstrike 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" | | 4. | kick - kick a leg up | | 5. | kick - spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder" | | 6. | kick - stop consuming; "kick a habit"; "give up alcohol" | | 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"hen-peck, nag, peck - bother persistently with trivial complaints; "She nags her husband all day long" 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" report - complain about; make a charge against; "I reported her to the supervisor" |
kick noun 4. ( Informal) pungency, force, power, edge, strength, snap ( informal) punch, intensity, pep, sparkle, vitality, verve, zest, potency, tang, piquancy 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) kennet Austral. ( slang) jeff Austral. ( slang)  Translations kick [kɪk] vt [+ person] → dar una patada a [+ ball]; dar un puntapié a ( col) (= thrill): he does it for kicks → lo hace por pura diversiónkick around vt [+ idea] → dar vueltas a [+ person]; tratar a patadas a
 kick [kɪk] vt → donner un coup de pied à (inf) (= thrill);
 kick [kɪk] vt → treten; (thrill); kick around kick (inf) vi (person) → rumhängen; (thing) → rumliegen
 kick [kɪk] vt → calciare, dare calci avi [horse] → tirar calci
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