kick

kick · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To strike or propel with the foot.

  2. 2.

    To move the legs forcefully.

  3. 3.

    (informal) To overcome or give up a habit.

  4. 4.

    (as a noun) An act of striking with the foot.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    kick the bucket — (informal) to die
  • •
    kick off — to start something, especially a game or event
  • •
    kick back — to relax
  • •
    kick someone out — to expel or remove someone forcibly
  • •
    get a kick out of — to enjoy something
  • •
    kick ass — (slang) to perform exceptionally well or to defeat decisively

Related words

See also: foot, kicked, kicking, strike
Synonyms: boot, punt

Etymology

From Middle English kiken, possibly from Old Norse kikna ("to sink at the knees") or of imitative origin.