Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » kick

kick

Listen See in Thesaurus See in a sentence

To kick is defined as to strike or hit with the foot or feet.

(verb)

An example of to kick is to send a soccer ball into the goal.

The definition of a kick is a hit with the foot.

(noun)

An example of a kick is a strike to a soccer ball with one foot.

See kick in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

to strike out with the foot or feet, as in anger, or in swimming, dancing, etc.
to spring back suddenly, as a gun when fired; recoil
to bounce or ricochet, often in a way that is unexpected or seemingly erratic: his tee shot kicked off to the right
Informal to object strongly; complain; grumble
Football to kick the ball

Origin: ME kiken < ?

transitive verb

to strike or shove suddenly with the foot or feet
to drive or move (a ball, etc.) by striking with the foot
to make or force (one's way, etc.) by kicking
to score (a goal or point in football) by kicking
☆ Slang
1. to stop taking (a narcotic drug)
2. to get rid of (a habit)

noun

a blow with or thrust of the foot
a method of kicking
a sudden, sharp thrust or jolt, as the recoil of a gun when fired
a sudden burst of speed by a runner toward the end of a race
☆ Informal an objection; complaint
☆ Informal a stimulating or intoxicating effect, as of alcoholic liquor
☆ Informal pleasure; esp., pleasurable excitement
Slang pocket
Football
1. the act of kicking the ball
2. the kicked ball
3. the distance that it travels
4. one's turn at kicking

noun

an indentation at the bottom of a glass bottle, which reduces its capacity

Origin: prob. < kick

See kick in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb kicked, kick·ing, kicks

verb, intransitive

To strike out with the foot or feet.
Sports
a. To score or gain ground by kicking a ball.
b. To punt in football.
c. To propel the body in swimming by moving the legs, as with a flutter kick or frog kick.
To recoil: The powerful rifle kicked upon being fired.
Informal
a. To express negative feelings vigorously; complain.
b. To oppose by argument; protest.

verb, transitive

To strike with the foot.
To propel by striking with the foot.
To spring back against suddenly: The rifle kicked my shoulder when I fired it.
Sports To score (a goal or point) by kicking a ball.

noun

a. A vigorous blow with the foot.
b. Sports The motion of the legs that propels the body in swimming.
A jolting recoil: a rifle with a heavy kick.
Slang A complaint; a protest.
Slang Power; force: a car engine with a lot of kick.
Slang
a. A feeling of pleasurable stimulation: got a kick out of the show.
b. kicks Fun: went bowling just for kicks.
Slang Temporary, often obsessive interest: I'm on a science fiction kick.
Slang A sudden, striking surprise; a twist.
Sports
a. The act or an instance of kicking a ball.
b. A kicked ball.
c. The distance spanned by a kicked ball.

Phrasal Verbs: kick about To move from place to place. kick around Informal To treat badly; abuse. To move from place to place: “spent the next three years in Italy, kicking around the country on a motor scooter” (Charles E. Claffey). To give thought or consideration to; ponder or discuss. kick back To recoil unexpectedly and violently. Informal To take it easy; relax: kicked back at home and watched TV. Slang To return (stolen items). Slang To pay a kickback. kick in Informal To contribute (one's share): kicked in a few dollars for the office party. Informal To become operative or take effect: “His pituitary kicked in, and his growth was suddenly vertical” (Kenneth Browser). Slang To die. kick off Sports To begin or resume play with a kickoff. Informal To begin; start: kicked off the promotional tour with a press conference. Slang To die. kick out Slang To throw out; dismiss. kick over To begin to fire: The engine finally kicked over. kick up Informal To increase in amount or force; intensify: A sandstorm kicked up while we drove through the desert. To stir up (trouble): kicked up a row. To show signs of disorder: His ulcer has kicked up again.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English kiken

Origin: , perhaps of Scandinavian origin

Learn more about kick

kick synonyms

kick phrase meanings

kick in a sentence

kick quotes

kick images