kick
kick
kɪk
kik
British pronunciation
/kɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "kick"in English

to kick
01

to hit a thing or person with the foot

Transitive: to kick sth
to kick definition and meaning
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Examples
The karate expert kicks the punching bag during training.
The martial artist is kicking the target pads in the dojo.
02

to strike something such as a ball with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer

Transitive: to kick a ball
to kick definition and meaning
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He can kick the ball far into the opponent's half.
I need to improve how I kick the ball in windy conditions.
03

to strongly oppose or complain about something

Intransitive: to kick | to kick against sth
to kick definition and meaning
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The workers kicked against the new policies, demanding better pay and conditions.
The students kicked against the school's new dress code, arguing it was too strict.
04

to move your legs in a forceful or rapid motion

Transitive: to kick one's legs
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The child kicked her legs excitedly while sitting on her swing.
The dog kicked its legs in the air, trying to shake off the water.
05

(in sports such as soccer) to score a goal by kicking the ball

Transitive: to kick a goal
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During the match, she kicked the winning goal in the final seconds.
She kicked the decisive goal in the final minute, clinching the championship.
06

to overcome a problem, obstacle, or habit

Transitive: to kick a habit or addiction
SlangSlang
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I still smoke, but they keep telling me to kick the habit.
She finally kicked her procrastination and finished the project.
Kick
01

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

kick definition and meaning
02

a soft shoe that is worn casually or during exercise

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kick definition and meaning
03

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

04

the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

05

informal terms for objecting

06

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

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07

a strong feeling of enjoyment, excitement, or thrill derived from an activity or experience

HumorousHumorous
InformalInformal
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She gets a real kick out of hiking in the mountains.
I love going to concerts — there 's just something about the energy that gives me a kick.
to kick oneself
to kick oneself
01

to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity

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He could have kicked himself when he realized that he had forgotten the meeting.
I kick myself every time I think about how I missed that job interview.
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