American English pronunciation

How to pronounce kicked

IPA transcription: ['kɪkt]

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Verb

  • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

    “My mother complains all day”

    “She has a lot to kick about”

  • drive or propel with the foot

  • thrash about or strike out with the feet

  • strike with the foot

    “The boy kicked the dog”

    “Kick the door down”

  • spring back, as from a forceful thrust

    “The gun kicked back into my shoulder”

  • stop consuming

    “kick a habit”

    “give up alcohol”

  • kick a leg up

  • make a goal

    “He kicked the extra point after touchdown”

Usage examples

  • Getting kicked out of the classroom didn't bother her a single bit.
  • His debut against Collingwood was a sensation, for Templeton kicked six goals at full-forward.
  • Getting kicked out of the classroom didn't bother her a single bit.
  • He had played only two games for the Suns and kicked one goal.
  • Getting kicked out of the classroom didn't bother her a single bit.
  • He was extracted by an agent, kicked, and taken away from the scene.
  • The musical chorus kicked in.
  • The musical chorus kicked in.
  • She kicked and writhed, and a little tearing sound was heard.
  • Getting kicked out of the classroom didn't bother her a single bit.