kicking

kick-ing · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of kick; the action of striking with the foot.

  2. 2.

    (as adjective, informal) Very active, lively, or exciting.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    alive and kicking — active and in good health
  • •
    kicking and screaming — resisting strongly, often unwillingly

Related words

See also: kick, kicked, kicks

Etymology

Present participle of kick, from Middle English kiken.