Kick

noun

kɪk

Noun

the act of delivering a blow with the foot
“he gave the ball a powerful kick”
“the team's kicking was excellent”
Similar:BootKicking
Type of:Blow
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”
Similar:Kicking
Type of:MotionMotilityMovement
the swift release of a store of affective force
“he does it for kicks”
Similar:Bang Boot Charge Flush Rush
Type of:ExcitementExhilaration
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
“a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick”
Type of:StimulusStimulantStimulation
informal terms for objecting
Similar:Beef Bitch Gripe Squawk
Type of:Objection
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
Similar:Recoil
Type of:MovementMotion

stop consuming
“kick a habit”
Type of:RelinquishWaiveForego
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
“The gun kicked back into my shoulder”
Similar:Recoil
Type of:SpringResileBounce
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
“She has a lot to kick about”
Similar:Complain Kvetch PlainQuetch
strike with the foot
“The boy kicked the dog”
Type of:Hit
make a goal
“He kicked the extra point after touchdown”
Type of:HitTallyScore
drive or propel with the foot
Type of:ImpelPropel
kick a leg up
Type of:Dance
thrash about or strike out with the feet