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kick  (kk)
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 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.

[Middle English kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]

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. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (of a gun, etc.) to recoil or strike in recoiling when fired
6. (Team Sports / 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. (Team Sports / Soccer) (tr) Soccer to score (a goal) by a kick
8. (Team Sports / Cricket) (intr) Cricket (of a ball) to rear up sharply
9. (intr; sometimes foll by against) Informal to object or resist
10. (intr) Informal to be active and in good health (esp in the phrase alive and kicking)
11. Informal to change gear in (a car, esp a racing car) he kicked into third and passed the bigger car
12. (tr) Informal to free oneself of (an addiction, etc.) to kick heroin to kick the habit
kick against the pricks See prick [20]
kick into touch
a.  (Team Sports / Football Terms (both Rugby & Soccer)) Rugby Soccer to kick the ball out of the playing area and into touch See touch [15]
b.  Informal to take some temporizing action so that a problem is shelved or a decision postponed
kick one's heels to wait or be kept waiting
kick over the traces See trace2 [3]
kick the bucket Slang to die
kick up one's heels Informal to enjoy oneself without inhibition
n
1. a thrust or blow with the foot
2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) any of certain rhythmic leg movements used in swimming
3. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the recoil of a gun or other firearm
4. Informal a stimulating or exciting quality or effect (esp in the phrases get a kick out of or for kicks)
5. Informal the sudden stimulating or intoxicating effect of strong alcoholic drink or certain drugs
6. Informal power or force
7. Slang a temporary enthusiasm he's on a new kick every week
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
kick in the teeth Slang a humiliating rebuff See also kick about, kickback, kick in, kick off, kick out, kick up, kick upstairs
[C14 kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin]
kickable  adj

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Byline: MARTIN LIPTON NIKOS DABIZAS will not kick up a fuss over being on the bench in Greece's finest footballing hour tonight - because he knows he is lucky to be alive.
If there is an accident tomorrow on the M62, these same motorists will again drive along the hardshoulder and we will all kick up a fuss - but nothing will be done to discourage them.
 
 
 
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