Definition of kick - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical actiontr./intr. hit forcefully with the foottr./intr.
- He kicked the ball into the goal.
2.
expulsiontr. remove someone from a grouptr.
- He was kicked out of the club for breaking the rules.
3.
habittr. stop doing something harmfultr.
- He finally kicked his smoking habit.
4.
gunintr. recoil when firedintr.
- The gun kicked back when he fired it.
5.
responseintr. react sharply or with strong emotionintr.
- She kicked against the unfair treatment loudly.
6.
acceleratetr./intr. US make a sudden accelerationtr./intr. US
- The cyclist kicked to break away from the pack.
7.
initiatetr. start a machine or process with a forceful actiontr.
- He kicked the engine into life.
Noun
1.
impactsudden forceful impact
- The gun has a strong kick when fired.
2.
effectUS stimulating effect or impactUS
- The coffee gave a much-needed kick early in the morning.
3.
tasteUS spicy or pungent flavorUS
- The salsa has a real kick to it.
4.
internetremoval from an online activity
- He received a kick from the chat room.
5.
sportssudden increase in speed or energy
- She made a final kick to win the race.
6.
weaponrecoil of a firearm
- The gun's kick surprised him.
Expressions with kick
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open something forcefully with a kick
The firefighter had to kick down the door.
start or initiate an event or process
The meeting will kick off at noon.
force someone to leave a place
The club decided to kick out the unruly members.
discuss ideas or plans informally
We kicked about some ideas for the project.
stop doing a habitual activity
He decided to kick a habit and quit smoking.
discuss an idea informally with others
We kicked the idea around during lunch.
treat someone or something badly or roughly
He tends to kick around his old laptop quite a bit.
beat others strongly in a fight or competition
They kick ass and take names in every game they play.!
relax and take it easy
After work, I like to kick back and watch TV.
rest and enjoy free time
After a long day, I like to kick back and relax.
start or take effect suddenly
The medicine will kick in after an hour.
sudden event causing strong disappointment or hurt
Losing the job was a real kick in the nuts.
reject or dismiss something
The committee decided to kick the proposal into touch.
make things worse for someone already having a hard time
Don't kick the player when they are down.
stop an addiction or bad habit
He decided to kick the habit and stop smoking.
evaluate the quality or condition of something
Before buying the used car, she kicked the wheels and checked the engine.
increase the level or amount of something
They decided to kick up the intensity of the workout.
express annoyance loudly over a minor issue
She kicked up a fuss about the cold soup.
make a fuss about something minor
She kicked up dust over the missing pen.
temporarily obsessed with an activity
He's on a kick with cooking Italian food lately.
treat someone badly who is already suffering or in trouble
Don't kick a dog when it's down by blaming her again.
carry out an unnecessary or redundant action
He was just kicking at an open door by repeating the instructions.
act with great energy and dominate others
She came to the meeting to kick butt and take names.
stop using heroin after being addicted
He decided to kick heroin and seek help.
Origin of kick
Old Norse, kikna (to bend)
Terms with kick included in their meaning
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sports
kick something forcefully
swimming
swim using alternating overarm strokes and flutter kick
sports
free kick awarded after a foul in soccer
vehicle
electric version of a kick scooter
physical action
kick with a booted foot
sports
kick given after a foul in sports
soccer strike
kick something backward with the back part of the foot
movement
touch or kick with the toes
soccer
kick the ball from the side to the center
football
successful football kick through the goalposts
technique
swimming style using alternating arms and a flutter kick
kick off
happen or occur suddenly
sports kick
kick where the ball is dropped and kicked before landing
football
kick a ball dropped from the hands before it touches the ground
sports
kick or hit a ball powerfully
sports
ball used in team games where players kick or carry it
British slang
kick someone in the crotch
force
hit or kick something forcefully
sports
kick using the heel in soccer
soccer
kick a ball using the back of the heel
sports
game where players kick a small bag
football
kick a ball a long way
sports
goal scored from a penalty kick or shot
physical attack
kick a fallen opponent
Examples of kick in a sentence
The horse kicked the fence with great force. She was kicked out of the group for her behavior. They kicked him from the team after the incident. She managed to kick her caffeine addiction. He struggled to kick the habit of late-night snacking. The rifle kicked hard against her shoulder.
Be ready for the pistol to kick when it fires. He kicked back at the criticism with a sharp retort. The community kicked against the new policy. She kicked to overtake the leading runner. The car kicked as it entered the highway. She kicked the motorcycle into life before dawn. The grant kicked the project into motion. The kick from the explosion knocked him back. The kick of the ball was powerful enough to break the window. The energy drink had a strong kick. The spicy food added a kick to the meal. This curry has a kick that lingers. The dish's kick surprised everyone at the table. She got a kick from the online game. The moderator issued a kick to disruptive users. The cyclist found an extra kick on the final hill. This engine delivers a kick when the turbo engages. The rifle's kick was hard to control. She felt the kick of the shotgun.
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- French:botter, coup, ...
- German:treten, Schlag, ...
- Italian:calciare, calcio, ...
- Spanish:patear, patada, ...
- Portuguese:chutar, coice, ...
- Chinese:踢, 冲击力, ...
- Japanese:蹴る, 反動, ...
- Arabic:رَكَلَ, ارْتِداد, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְעוֹט, רֶתַע, ...
- Russian:ударять, отдача, ...
- Ukrainian:вдаряти, віддача, ...
- Hindi:लात मारना, झटका, ...
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