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27 Definitions of: kick

1. verb, to drive or impel with the foot
2. verb, to hit with the foot or feet
3. verb, to strike out or thrash about with the feet, as in fighting or swimming
4. verb, to raise a leg high, as in dancing
5. verb, (of a gun, etc) to recoil or strike in recoiling when fired
6. verb, rugby a) to make (a conversion or a drop goal) by means of a kick b) to score (a goal) by means of a kicked conversion
7. verb, soccer to score (a goal) by a kick
8. verb, cricket (of a ball) to rear up sharply
9. verb, to object or resist
10. verb, to be active and in good health (esp in the phrase alive and kicking)
11. verb, to change gear in (a car, esp a racing car)
12. verb, to free oneself of (an addiction, etc)
13. verb, kick against the pricks. See prick
14. verb, kick into touch a) rugby soccer to kick the ball out of the playing area and into touch. See touch b) to take some temporizing action so that a problem is shelved or a decision postponed
15. verb, kick one's heels to wait or be kept waiting
16. verb, kick over the traces. See trace
17. verb, kick the bucket slang to die
18. verb, kick up one's heels to enjoy oneself without inhibition
19. noun, a thrust or blow with the foot
20. noun, any of certain rhythmic leg movements used in swimming
21. noun, the recoil of a gun or other firearm
22. noun, a stimulating or exciting quality or effect (esp in the phrases get a kick out of or for kicks)
23. noun, the sudden stimulating or intoxicating effect of strong alcoholic drink or certain drugs
24. noun, power or force
25. noun, slang a temporary enthusiasm
26. noun, kick in the pants slang a) a reprimand or scolding designed to produce greater effort, enthusiasm, etc, in the person receiving it b) a setback or disappointment
27. noun, kick in the teeth slang a humiliating rebuff ▷ See also kick about ▷ See also, kickback ▷ See also, kick in ▷ See also, kick off ▷ See also, kick out ▷ See also, kick up ▷ See also, kick upstairs
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Synonyms:	Informal power, open, Informal strength, Informal cease, Informal force, vitality, zest, edge, dismiss, remove	And more...

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