kick about

intransitive verb

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

transitive verb

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

noun

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