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to kick with
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(African American) to hang out, spend time, or associate with someone casually
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
with
Base verb
kick
Present tense
kick with
3rd person singular
kicks with
Present participle
kicking with
Past simple
kicked with
Past participle
kicked with
What does "to kick with" mean in African American slang?
It is used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and hip hop culture to mean hanging out, spending time, or associating with someone casually, without a specific activity planned. People typically say "I'm about to kick with my friends" or "She kicks with a different crowd now." The term originated in late 20th century AAVE, drawing from "kick it" (to relax) and "kick back" (to chill), and remains common in casual speech and rap lyrics.
Examples
He kicked with the crew after school.
