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Definition of kicked - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- He felt like a kicked employee after the meeting.
2.
- The pipe is kicked after a long session.
Expressions with kicked
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express regret or frustration about a past mistake or missed chance
She could have kicked herself for missing the important meeting.
be defeated in a competition or fight
We got our butts kicked in the soccer match.
Origin of kicked
Old Norse, kikka (to kick)
Terms with kicked included in their meaning
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sports kick
kick where the ball is dropped and kicked before landing
sports
hit or kicked before touching the ground
action
being kicked or forcibly removed
sports
soccer kick where the ball is kicked overhead
deserves kicking
deserving to be kicked
sports
sport like baseball using a kicked ball
sports
kick in football where ball is dropped and kicked mid-air
soccer move
soccer move where the ball is kicked over the player's head
sports
player running back a kicked ball
dust
fine dust kicked up by cattle
physical objects
able to be kicked by a person
video games
game control that lets a kicked ball curve while it travels
soccer football
kick in soccer or football where ball is dropped and kicked
soccer kick
football ball kicked curving towards goal or center
sports playful
ability for something to be kicked
football kick
ball kicked to curve away from the goal
action
having been kicked forcefully
absence of kicking
not having been kicked by anyone or anything
Examples of kicked in a sentence
She walked out like a kicked member of the team. The cigarette pack was kicked by midnight. His stash was kicked before the weekend.
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- French:renvoyé, vide, ...
- German:entlassen, leergeraucht, ...
- Italian:espulso, vuoto, ...
- Spanish:despedido, vacío, ...
- Portuguese:despedido, vazio, ...
- Chinese:被解雇的, 用尽的, ...
- Japanese:解雇された, 空になった, ...
- Arabic:مفصول, فَارِغ, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּטָר, רֵיק, ...
- Russian:уволенный, опустевший, ...
- Ukrainian:звільнений, порожній, ...
- Hindi:निकाला हुआ, खाली, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of kick
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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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