KICK
Scrabble letter values: K5I1C3K5 = 14
Definition
- noun the act of delivering a blow with the foot. — synonyms: boot, kicking
- noun the swift release of a store of affective force. — synonyms: bang, boot, charge, rush, flush, thrill
- noun the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired. — synonyms: recoil
- noun informal terms for objecting. — synonyms: gripe, beef, bitch, squawk
- noun the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs).
- noun a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics. — synonyms: kicking
- verb drive or propel with the foot.
- verb thrash about or strike out with the feet.
- verb strike with the foot.
- verb kick a leg up.
- verb spring back, as from a forceful thrust. — synonyms: kick_back, recoil
- verb stop consuming. — synonyms: give_up
- verb make a goal.
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness. — synonyms: complain, plain, sound_off, quetch, kvetch
Examples
- “he gave the ball a powerful kick”
- “the team's kicking was excellent”
- “they got a great bang out of it”