Kicking definition

A violent assault involving repeated kicks.

The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking.

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The action of the verb to kick.

In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed.

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(slang) Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking)

Still kicking at 89

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(slang) (often kickin') Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.

A kicking pair of jeans.

A kicking party.

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Present participle of kick.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
kicking
Plural:
kickings

Kicking Sentence Examples

  • At the table, he slung a long leg over a chair and dropped into it, kicking out the chair next to him for Carmen.

  • Everyone's been using your computer—practically kicking you out of your own room.

  • I felt a sharp kicking at my left shin.

  • Helen was lying on the floor, kicking and screaming and trying to pull my chair from under me.

  • Here and there, calves frolicked with each other, kicking their heels in the air and bellowing their delight at the balmy weather.

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