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kicking

/ˈkɪkɪŋ/

verb

Meaning

  • To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.

    "Did you kick your brother?"

  • To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.

    "He enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the kickline kick."

  • To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.

    "Kick the ball into the goal."

  • (with "off" or "out") To eject summarily.

  • To forcibly remove a participant from an online activity.

    "He was kicked by ChanServ for flooding."

  • To overcome (a bothersome or difficult issue or obstacle); to free oneself of (a problem).

    "I still smoke, but they keep telling me to kick the habit."

  • To move or push suddenly and violently.

    "He was kicked sideways by the force of the blast."

  • (of a firearm) To recoil; to push by recoiling.

  • To attack (a piece) in order to force it to move.

  • To accelerate quickly with a few pedal strokes in an effort to break away from other riders.

    "Contador kicks again to try to rid himself of Rasmussen."

  • To show opposition or resistance.

  • To work a press by impact of the foot on a treadle.

verb

Meaning

  • To die.

noun

Meaning

  • The action of the verb to kick.

    "In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed."

  • A violent assault involving repeated kicks.

    "The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking."

  • A great loss or defeat; licking.

adjective

Meaning

  • Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.

    "a kicking pair of jeans"

  • Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).

    "still kicking at 89"

  • (of a party or event) Actively ongoing and enjoyable.

Synonyms

extant,
living,
vital,
bitching,
peng,
top-notch