Definition
Definition of kicks - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
- She gets her kicks from roller coasters.
2.
- He just bought new kicks for the party.
Expressions with kicks
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for fun or enjoyment without serious purpose
They went bungee jumping for kicks.
for fun or enjoyment without serious purpose
They went skydiving just for kicks.
medication starts to take effect
The pain will lessen once the medication kicks in.
do something just for enjoyment or excitement
They decided to do it for kicks and giggles.
derive pleasure or excitement
She gets her kicks from extreme sports.
method of restarting play in soccer
The goalkeeper took several goal-kicks during the match.
Origin of kicks
Unknown
Terms with kicks included in their meaning
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sports
swimming style with circular arm movements and outward leg kicks
freestyle
swimming stroke done face down with alternating arm strokes and kicks
violence
violent assault involving repeated kicks
sports
person who kicks in sports
sports tiebreaker
series of penalty kicks to determine a winner
martial arts
combat sport from Thailand using punches, kicks, elbows, knees
combat sport
sport combining boxing punches and martial arts kicks
sports
soccer move where a player kicks the ball while airborne
sports
rectangular area for goal kicks in football
sports
small white spot for penalty kicks in soccer
pool technique
swimming stroke with simultaneous arm circles and leg kicks
sensation
kicks or flutters felt by a pregnant woman
sensation
kicks or movements felt by a pregnant woman
art
performance art involving dance and martial arts kicks
sports
person who kicks a football by dropping it
sports
player who kicks the ball in sports
dance
line of dancers performing synchronized kicks
abr: placekicker
player who kicks field goals and extra points
sports
style of play with long high kicks
soccer strategy
direct attacking approach using long kicks from back line to forwards
acr: tae kwon do
Korean martial art focusing on kicks and punches
sports
kicks taken from the goal area
Examples of kicks in a sentence
They found kicks in skydiving. She showed off her new kicks at the basketball game. Those kicks are perfect for the summer festival.
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- French:plaisir, baskets, ...
- German:Spaß, Sneaker, ...
- Italian:emozioni, scarpe, ...
- Spanish:diversión, zapatillas, ...
- Portuguese:diversão, ténis, ...
- Chinese:乐趣, 鞋子, ...
- Japanese:スリル, 靴, ...
- Arabic:مَصْدَر لِلْمُتْعَة, حِذاء رياضي, ...
- Hebrew:רִגּוּשִׁים, סְנִיקֶרְס, ...
- Russian:удовольствие, кроссовки, ...
- Ukrainian:задоволення, кросівки, ...
- Hindi:मज़ा, जूते, ...
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.
initiatetr. start or activate with a sudden movementtr.
- He kicked the motorcycle to life with one sharp kick.
3.
expulsiontr. remove someone from a grouptr.
- He was kicked out of the club for breaking the rules..
4.
responseintr. react sharply or with strong emotionintr.
- She kicked against the unfair treatment loudly..
5.
- He finally kicked his smoking habit.
6.
acceleratetr. US make a sudden accelerationtr. US
- The cyclist kicked to break away from the pack.
7.
gunintr. TECH. recoil when firedintr. TECH.
- The gun kicked back when he fired it.
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.
weaponTECH. recoil of a firearmTECH.
- 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
She kicked the wheels of the project to ensure it met standards.
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 kicked off the meeting with a joke. The coach kicked the training session into high gear. She was kicked out of the group for her behavior. They kicked him from the team after the incident. He kicked back at the criticism with a sharp retort.
The community kicked against the new policy. She managed to kick her caffeine addiction. He struggled to kick the habit of late-night snacking. She kicked to overtake the leading runner. The car kicked as it entered the highway. The rifle kicked hard against her shoulder. Be ready for the pistol to kick when it fires. 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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