kicking

Adjective

(slang) (often kickin') Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.
a kicking pair of jeans
a kicking party
(slang) Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking)
still kicking at 89

Noun

(plural kickings)

The action of the verb to kick.
In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed.
A violent assault involving repeated kicks.
The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking.

Verb

Present participle of kick.

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Sentence Examples

"What is this?" he asked, kicking the taut rope.
"Hey, Tanya," she said, kicking off her shoes.
At the table, he slung a long leg over a chair and dropped into it, kicking out the chair next to him for Carmen.
Here and there, calves frolicked with each other, kicking their heels in the air and bellowing their delight at the balmy weather.
Everyone's been using your computer—practically kicking you out of your own room.

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