kick (k?k)v. kicked, kick·ing, kicks v.intr.1. To extend the leg away from the body; strike out with the foot or feet.2. Sports a. To score or gain ground by kicking a ball.b. To punt in football.c. To propel the body in swimming by moving the legs, as with a flutter kick or frog kick.3. To recoil: The powerful rifle kicked upon being fired.4. Informal a. To express negative feelings vigorously; complain.b. To oppose by argument; protest.v.tr.1. To strike with the foot: kicked the wall in frustration.2. To propel by striking with the foot: kick a ball.3. To spring back against suddenly: The rifle kicked my shoulder when I fired it.4. Sports To score (a goal or point) by kicking a ball.n.1. a. A vigorous blow with the foot.b. Sports The motion of the legs that propels the body in swimming.2. Any of various moves in dance in which the leg is extended from the body.3. A jolting recoil: a rifle with a heavy kick.4. Slang A complaint; a protest.5. Slang Power; force: a car engine with a lot of kick.6. Slang a. A feeling of pleasurable stimulation: got a kick out of the show.b. kicks Fun: went bowling just for kicks.7. Slang Temporary, often obsessive interest: I’m on a science fiction kick.8. Slang A sudden, striking surprise; a twist.9. kicks Slang Shoes.10. Sports a. The act or an instance of kicking a ball.b. A kicked ball.c. The distance spanned by a kicked ball.Phrasal Verbs: kick about Informal To move from place to place. kick around Informal 1. To treat badly; abuse.2. To move from place to place: “spent the next three years in Italy, kicking around the country on a motor scooter” (Charles E. Claffey).3. To give thought or consideration to; ponder or discuss. kick back1. To recoil unexpectedly and violently.2. Informal To take it easy; relax: kicked back at home and watched TV.3. Slang To return (stolen items).4. Slang To pay a kickback. kick in1. Informal To contribute (one’s share): kicked in a few dollars for the office party.2. Informal To become operative or take effect: “His pituitary kicked in, and his growth was suddenly vertical” (Kenneth Browser).3. Slang To die. kick off1. Sports To begin or resume play with a kickoff.2. Informal To begin; start: kicked off the promotional tour with a press conference.3. Slang To die. kick out Slang To throw out; dismiss. kick over To begin to fire: The engine finally kicked over. kick up Informal 1. To increase in amount or force; intensify: A sandstorm kicked up while we drove through the desert.2. To stir up (trouble): kicked up a row.3. To show signs of disorder: His ulcer has kicked up again.Idioms: kick ass/butt Vulgar Slang To take forceful or harsh measures to achieve an objective. kick the bucket Slang To die. kick the habit Slang To free oneself of an addiction, as to narcotics or cigarettes. kick up (one’s) heels Informal To cast off one’s inhibitions and have a good time. kick upstairs Slang To promote to a higher yet less desirable position.[Middle English kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.kick (k?k) vb1. (tr) to drive or impel with the foot2. (tr) to hit with the foot or feet3. (intr) to strike out or thrash about with the feet, as in fighting or swimming4. (intr) to raise a leg high, as in dancing5. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (of a gun, etc) to recoil or strike in recoiling when fired6. (Rugby) (tr) rugby a. to make (a conversion or a drop goal) by means of a kickb. to score (a goal) by means of a kicked conversion7. (Soccer) (tr) soccer to score (a goal) by a kick8. (Athletics (Track & Field)) (intr) athletics to put on a sudden spurt9. (intr) to make a sudden violent movement10. (Cricket) (intr) cricket (of a ball) to rear up sharply11. informal (sometimes foll by: against) to object or resist12. (intr) informal to be active and in good health (esp in the phrase alive and kicking)13. informal to change gear in (a car, esp a racing car): he kicked into third and passed the bigger car. 14. (tr) informal to free oneself of (an addiction, etc): to kick heroin; to kick the habit. 15. kick against the pricks See prick2016. (Soccer) rugby soccer to kick the ball out of the playing area and into touch. See touch1517. (Rugby) rugby soccer to kick the ball out of the playing area and into touch. See touch1518. informal to take some temporizing action so that a problem is shelved or a decision postponed19. kick one’s heels to wait or be kept waiting20. kick over the traces See trace2321. kick the bucket slang to die22. kick up one’s heels informal to enjoy oneself without inhibitionn23. a thrust or blow with the foot24. (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) any of certain rhythmic leg movements used in swimming25. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the recoil of a gun or other firearm26. informal a stimulating or exciting quality or effect (esp in the phrases get a kick out of or for kicks)27. (Athletics (Track & Field)) athletics a sudden spurt, acceleration, or boost28. a sudden violent movement29. informal the sudden stimulating or intoxicating effect of strong alcoholic drink or certain drugs30. informal power or force31. slang a temporary enthusiasm: he’s on a new kick every week. 32. kick in the pants slang a. a reprimand or scolding designed to produce greater effort, enthusiasm, etc, in the person receiving itb. a setback or disappointment33. kick in the teeth slang a humiliating rebuff[C14 kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin] ?kickable adjCollins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014kick (k?k) v.t. 1. to strike with the foot or feet: to kick a ball. 2. to drive, force, thrust, etc., by or as if by kicks. 3. Football. to score (a field goal or a conversion) by place-kicking the ball. 4. Informal. to make (a car) increase in speed, esp. in auto racing. 5. Slang. to give up or break (a drug addiction): He kicked the habit. v.i. 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. 7. to resist, object, or complain. 8. to recoil, as a firearm when fired. 9. to be actively or vigorously involved: alive and kicking. 10. kick around orabout, 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. kick back, a. to recoil, esp. vigorously or unexpectedly. b. to give someone a kickback. c. to relax. 12. kick in, a. to contribute one’s share, esp. in money. b. to go into effect; become operational. 13. kick off, a. Football. to begin or resume play by a kickoff. b. Slang. to die. c. to initiate (an undertaking). 14. kick on, to switch on; turn on. 15. kick out, to eject; get rid of. 16. kick over, (of an internal-combustion engine) to begin ignition; turn over. 17. 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. n. 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. 20. an objection or complaint. 21. a. thrill; pleasurable excitement. b. a strong but temporary interest, often an activity: Photography is her latest kick. 22. a. a stimulating or intoxicating quality in alcoholic drink or certain drugs. b. vim, vigor, or energy. 23. Football. a. an instance of kicking the ball. b. any method of kicking the ball: a place kick. c. a kicked ball. d. the distance such a ball travels. 24. a recoil, as of a gun. Idioms: 1. kick ass, Vulgar Slang. a. to act harshly or use force to gain a desired result. b. to beat; defeat. c. to be extraordinarily vigorous or successful. d. to be enjoyable or exciting. 2. kick oneself, to reproach oneself: I could kick myself for forgetting her birthday. [1350?1400; orig. uncertain] Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.kickcoup de savate – A kick with the flat of the foot.Gaelic football – A rough, football-like game mainly played in Ireland with 15 players to each side with the object of punching, dribbling, or kicking the ball into a goal.punt, bunt – Punt, as in “kick,” may be from bunt, “push,” used in baseball to mean “hit the ball softly.”kick, punt – The dent in the bottom of a wine or champagne bottle is the kick or punt.Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.kickPast participle: kickedGerund: kickingImperativePresentPreteritePresent ContinuousPresent PerfectPast ContinuousPast PerfectFutureFuture PerfectFuture ContinuousPresent Perfect ContinuousFuture Perfect ContinuousPast Perfect ContinuousConditionalPast ConditionalImperativekickkickPresentI kickyou kickhe/she/it kickswe kickyou kickthey kickPreteriteI kickedyou kickedhe/she/it kickedwe kickedyou kickedthey kickedPresent ContinuousI am kickingyou are kickinghe/she/it is kickingwe are kickingyou are kickingthey are kickingPresent PerfectI have kickedyou have kickedhe/she/it has kickedwe have kickedyou have kickedthey have kickedPast ContinuousI was kickingyou were kickinghe/she/it was kickingwe were kickingyou were kickingthey were kickingPast PerfectI had kickedyou had kickedhe/she/it had kickedwe had kickedyou had kickedthey had kickedFutureI will kickyou will kickhe/she/it will kickwe will kickyou will kickthey will kickFuture PerfectI will have kickedyou will have kickedhe/she/it will have kickedwe will have kickedyou will have kickedthey will have kickedFuture ContinuousI will be kickingyou will be kickinghe/she/it will be kickingwe will be kickingyou will be kickingthey will be kickingPresent Perfect ContinuousI have been kickingyou have been kickinghe/she/it has been kickingwe have been kickingyou have been kickingthey have been kickingFuture Perfect ContinuousI will have been kickingyou will have been kickinghe/she/it will have been kickingwe will have been kickingyou will have been kickingthey will have been kickingPast Perfect ContinuousI had been kickingyou had been kickinghe/she/it had been kickingwe had been kickingyou had been kickingthey had been kickingConditionalI would kickyou would kickhe/she/it would kickwe would kickyou would kickthey would kickPast ConditionalI would have kickedyou would have kickedhe/she/it would have kickedwe would have kickedyou would have kickedthey would have kickedCollins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011