KICK
/kɪk/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 15
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
- “A kick to the knee.”
- “The ballerina did a high kick and a leap.”
- “I finally saw the show. What a kick!”
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