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Kicking

/ˈkɪkɪŋ/

To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.

📖 Definitions of "Kicking"

verb
  1. 1

    To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.

    "Did you kick your brother?"

  2. 2

    To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.

    "He enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the kickline kick."

  3. 3

    To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.

    "Kick the ball into the goal."

  4. 4

    (with "off" or "out") To eject summarily.

verb
  1. 1

    To die.

noun
  1. 1

    The action of the verb to kick.

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

  2. 2

    A violent assault involving repeated kicks.

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

  3. 3

    A great loss or defeat; licking.

adjective
  1. 1

    Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.

    "a kicking pair of jeans"

  2. 2

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

    "still kicking at 89"

  3. 3

    (of a party or event) Actively ongoing and enjoyable.

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