noun
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
Synonyms
Examples
- he gave the ball a powerful kick
- the team's kicking was excellent
noun
the swift release of a store of affective force
Synonyms
Examples
- they got a great bang out of it
- what a boot!
- he got a quick rush from injecting heroin
- he does it for kicks
noun
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
Synonyms
noun
informal terms for objecting
Synonyms
Examples
- I have a gripe about the service here
noun
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
Examples
- a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick
noun
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
Synonyms
Examples
- the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements
- the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him
verb
drive or propel with the foot
verb
thrash about or strike out with the feet
verb
strike with the foot
Examples
- The boy kicked the dog
- Kick the door down
verb
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
Synonyms
Examples
- The gun kicked back into my shoulder
verb
stop consuming
Synonyms
give up
Examples
- kick a habit
- give up alcohol
verb
make a goal
Examples
- He kicked the extra point after touchdown
verb
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Synonyms
Examples
- My mother complains all day
- She has a lot to kick about