kick

[[t]kɪk[/t]]

v. t.

1) to strike with the foot or feet:

to kick a ball[/ex]

2) to drive, force, thrust, etc., by or as if by kicks

3) spo Football. to score (a field goal or a conversion) by place-kicking the ball

4) inf Informal. to make (a car) increase in speed, esp. in auto racing

5) cvb sts Slang. to give up or break (a drug addiction):

He kicked the habit[/ex]

6) to make a rapid, forceful thrust with the foot, feet, leg, or legs; strike with the feet or legs:

to kick at a ball[/ex]

7) inf to resist, object, or complain

8) to recoil, as a firearm when fired

9) to be actively or vigorously involved:

alive and kicking[/ex]

10) phv kick around or about

a) to treat harshly

b) to speculate about; discuss

c) to move frequently from place to place; roam; wander

d) to linger or remain for a long interval without being used, noticed, or resolved

11) inf phv kick back

a) to recoil, esp. vigorously or unexpectedly

b) to give someone a kickback

c) to relax

12) inf phv kick in

a) to contribute one's share, esp. in money

b) phv to go into effect; become operational

13) phv kick off

a) spo Football. to begin or resume play by a kickoff

b) sts Slang. to die

c) to initiate (an undertaking)

14) phv kick on, to switch on; turn on

15) phv+inf kick out

to eject; get rid of

16) phv aum kick over, (of an internal-combustion engine) to begin ignition; turn over

17) phv kick up

a) to drive or force upward by kicking

b) to stir up (trouble); make or cause (a disturbance, scene, etc.)

c) (esp. of a machine part) to move rapidly upward:

The lever kicks up, engaging the gear[/ex]

18) the act of kicking; a blow or thrust with the foot, feet, leg, or legs

19) power or disposition to kick:

a horse with a mean kick[/ex]

20) an objection or complaint

21)

a) thrill; pleasurable excitement

b) a strong but temporary interest, often an activity:

Photography is her latest kick[/ex]

22)

a) a stimulating or intoxicating quality in alcoholic drink or certain drugs

b) vim, vigor, or energy

23) spo Football.

a) an instance of kicking the ball

b) any method of kicking the ball:

a place kick[/ex]

c) a kicked ball

d) the distance such a ball travels

24) a recoil, as of a gun

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- kick ass kick oneself

Etymology: 1350–1400; orig. uncert.