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kick
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Noun
  • 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
  • the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
    • a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick
  • informal terms for objecting
    • I have a gripe about the service here
  • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
  • 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
  • the act of delivering a blow with the foot
    • he gave the ball a powerful kick
    • the team's kicking was excellent
Verb
  • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    • My mother complains all day
    • She has a lot to kick about
  • make a goal
    • He kicked the extra point after touchdown
  • stop consuming
    • kick a habit
    • give up alcohol
  • spring back, as from a forceful thrust
    • The gun kicked back into my shoulder
  • kick a leg up
  • strike with the foot
    • The boy kicked the dog
    • Kick the door down
  • thrash about or strike out with the feet
  • drive or propel with the foot
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