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