Kichai
Kichai

kick


Definition: Meaning of, kick in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kɪk /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
kick kicked kicked
Present Participle Third Person Singular
kicking kicks
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  1. to hit something with your foot
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  2. to move your legs as if you were kicking something
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  3. kick yourself spoken used to say that you are annoyed with yourself because you have done something silly, made a mistake etc
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  4. kick the habit to stop doing something that is a harmful habit, such as smoking, taking drugs etc
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  5. kick somebody when they are down to criticize or attack someone who is already in a weak or difficult position
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  6. kick somebody in the teeth American English informal to disappoint someone or treat them badly at a time when they need help
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  7. kick somebody's ass/butt American English informal not polite to punish or defeat someone
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  8. kick ass American English informal not polite used to say that someone or something is very good or impressive
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  9. kick your heels British English to waste time waiting for something
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  10. kick up your heels to enjoy yourself a lot at a party, event etc
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  11. kick something into touch British English informal to stop a plan or project before it is completed
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  12. kick up a fuss/stink/row informal to complain loudly about something
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  13. kicking and screaming protesting violently or being very unwilling to do something
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  14. kick the shit out of somebody informal not polite to hurt someone very badly by kicking them many times
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  15. kick against the pricks British English informal to hurt or damage yourself by trying to change something that cannot be changed
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  16. kick somebody upstairs to move someone to a new job that seems to be more important than their last one, but that actually gives them less influence
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  17. be kicking (it) American English spoken to be relaxing and having a good time
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  18. be kicking it American English spoken to be having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone
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  19. kick over the traces British English old-fashioned to start behaving badly by refusing to accept any control or rules
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  20. kick the bucket old-fashioned to die - used humorously
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
kick kicks
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  1. a movement of your foot or leg, usually to hit something with your foot
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  2. the act of kicking the ball in a sports game such as football, or the ball that is kicked and the direction it goes in
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  3. something that you enjoy because it is exciting [=  thrill]
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  4. a kick up the arse/backside/pants etc informal criticism or strong encouragement to make someone do something they should have done
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  5. a kick in the teeth informal something that is very disappointing or upsetting that happens when you need support
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  6. a kick informal used to talk about the strong effect of a drink or drug or the strong taste that some food has
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kick used in phrases

  • corner kick (noun)
    1. a free kick from the corner awarded to the other side when a player has sent the ball behind his own goal line
  • dolphin kick (noun)
    1. a swimming kick; an up and down kick of the feet together
  • flutter kick (noun)
    1. a swimming kick; the legs are moved rapidly up and down without bending the knees
  • free kick (noun)
    1. a chance for a player on one football team to kick the ball freely from a position shown by the REFEREE, given because the other team has done something wrong
  • frog kick (noun)
    1. a swimming kick; knees are drawn upward and outward so the legs can be brought together when fully extended
  • goal-kick (noun)
    1. rugby an attempt to kick a goal
    2. association football a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line
  • kick about (verb)
    1. be around; be alive or active
  • kick down (verb)
    1. open violently
  • kick downstairs (verb)
    1. assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
  • kick in the butt (noun)
    1. punishment inflicted by kicking the victim in the behind
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kick used in phrasal verbs

  • kick against (phrasal verb)
    1. kick against someone / something to react against someone or something that you do not like but cannot change
  • kick around (phrasal verb)
    1. [transitive] to discuss an idea or suggestion in an informal way
    2. [transitive] kick someone around to treat someone in an unkind and unfair way
  • kick back (phrasal verb)
    1. to relax
  • kick in (phrasal verb)
    1. [intransitive] informal to start to have an effect
    2. [intransitive/transitive] American English to give something, especially money
  • kick off (phrasal verb)
    1. [intransitive/transitive] informal to begin, or to begin something
    2. [intransitive] when a football match kicks off, the players start it by kicking the ball
  • kick out (phrasal verb)
    1. [transitive] informal to force someone to leave a place or organization
    2. [intransitive] to try to hit or attack someone suddenly and violently with your foot
  • kick over (phrasal verb)
    1. kick over the traces to behave badly, or to do things that other people do not approve of
  • kick up (phrasal verb)
    1. kick up something to make something go up into the air
    2. kick up a fuss / stink / row informal to complain very angrily about someone or something
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