American English pronunciation
How to pronounce kicks
IPA transcription: ['kɪks]
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Noun
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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”
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the act of delivering a blow with the foot
“he gave the ball a powerful kick”
“the team's kicking was excellent”
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informal terms for objecting
“I have a gripe about the service here”
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the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
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the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
“a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick”
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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”
Verb
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express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
“My mother complains all day”
“She has a lot to kick about”
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drive or propel with the foot
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thrash about or strike out with the feet
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strike with the foot
“The boy kicked the dog”
“Kick the door down”
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spring back, as from a forceful thrust
“The gun kicked back into my shoulder”
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stop consuming
“kick a habit”
“give up alcohol”
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kick a leg up
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make a goal
“He kicked the extra point after touchdown”
Usage examples
- Direct free kicks can be made directly on goal.
- When Jack finds out he becomes angry and karate kicks Kyle.
- A young boy kicks at the autumn leaves beneath his feet.
- His punches and kicks, while dazzling and lengthy, require precision.
- A shirtless young boy in shorts kicks a soccer ball in dry yellowed grass beside a picnic table
- She kicks him out and refuses to see him again.
- A tough guy till the end, Archie kicks the lead officer in the groin.
- In the playoffs, the Kicks defeated Tulsa before losing to the New York Cosmos.
- A boy kicks a giant baseball while a group of children watch.
- No penalty kicks are taken.