to kick

Definition of to kick in English English dictionary: boot; calcitrate; kike; Something that tickles the fancy; something fun or amusing
I think I sprained something on my latest exercise kick.; The removal of a person from an online activity; To manage defeat against a bothersome or difficult issue or obstacle
I still smoke, but they keep telling me to kick the habit.; To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg
Kick the ball into the goal.; To remove a participant from an online activity
He was kicked by ChanServ for flooding.; The action of swinging a foot or leg
The ballerina did a high kick and a leap.; Any bucking motion of an object that lacks legs or feet
The pool ball took a wild kick, up off the table.; A button (of a joypad, joystick or similar device) whose only or main current function is that when it is pressed causes a video game character to kick; To strike or hit with, or raise one's foot or leg
He enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the kickline kick.; A hit or strike with the leg or foot or knee
A kick to the knee.; piquancy
The first time I saw Deep Water, the trace of mystery in the Crowhurst affair gave the movie a kick of excitement.; {v} to strike with the foot, to strike back; {n} a blow or wound made with the foot; geri; A forceful toe impact that leaves a definable impression and generally scatters ground surface debris in the direction of travel; emphasis If you describe an event as a kick in the teeth, you are emphasizing that it is very disappointing and upsetting. We've been struggling for years and it's a real kick in the teeth to see a new band make it ahead of us. = setback; feelings You use kick yourself in expressions such as I could have kicked myself and you're going to kick yourself to indicate that you were annoyed or are going to be annoyed that you got something wrong. I was still kicking myself for not paying attention; If you kick or if you kick your legs, you move your legs with very quick, small, and forceful movements, once or repeatedly. They were dragged away struggling and kicking First he kicked the left leg, then he kicked the right He kicked his feet away from the window. Kick out means the same as kick. As its rider tried to free it, the horse kicked out; emphasis If you say that someone is dragged kicking and screaming into a particular course of action, you are emphasizing that they are very unwilling to do what they are being made to do. He had to be dragged kicking and screaming into action; If you kick a habit, you stop doing something that is bad for you and that you find difficult to stop doing. She's kicked her drug habit and learned that her life has value; The behavior of a ball hit with topspin When it hits the ground, the ball will "kick" forward and upward; The recoil of a musket or other firearm, when discharged; A burst of speed near the finish line in an attempt to beat another rider or riders; a kick is made by hitting the ball with any part of the leg or foot, except the heel, from the toe to the knee but not including the knee; a kick must move the ball a visible distance out of the hand, or along the ground; A composed phrase that is played in rhythmic unison by the accompanying instruments behind a melody, whether composed or improvised; When you kick a ball or other object, you hit it with your foot so that it moves through the air. I went to kick the ball and I completely missed it He kicked the ball away A furious player kicked his racket into the grandstand. Kick is also a noun. Schmeichel swooped to save the first kick from Borisov; {i} strike or blow delivered by the foot; thrusting movement of the legs (as in swimming); recoil; power, strength (Slang); thrill, exciting feeling (Slang); temporary infatuation, temporary fascination (Slang); The projection on the tang of the blade of a pocket knife, which prevents the edge of the blade from striking the spring; the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick"; of Pocketknife; If you say that someone kicks you when you are down, you think they are behaving unfairly because they are attacking you when you are in a weak position. In the end I just couldn't kick Jimmy when he was down; To thrust out the foot or feet with violence; to strike out with the foot or feet, as in defense or in bad temper; esp; drive or propel with the foot thrash about or strike out with the feet kick a leg up; the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"; informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here"; express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about"; stop consuming; "kick a habit"; A lift leg movement with the leg straight; Slang: Bass drum Submitted by Karl Kuenning RFL from Roadie Net; make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown"; If you kick your legs, you lift your legs up very high one after the other, for example when you are dancing. He was kicking his legs like a Can Can dancer She begins dancing, kicking her legs high in the air; the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent" a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him" the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick" make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown" stop consuming; "kick a habit" strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down" drive or propel with the foot thrash about or strike out with the feet kick a leg up; thrash about or strike out with the feet; kick a leg up; To recoil; said of a musket, cannon, etc; (aka: "bounce") the action of the golf ball bouncing Usually off of a hill, rock, tree or cart path Example: "My 6 iron into the green was just off to the right but I got a great kick and ended up on the green "; drive or propel with the foot; Attempting to score a point or field goal after touchdown by kicking the ball; To score or attempt to score a field goal or point after touchdown by kicking the ball Track: To put on a burst of speed during a race usually toward the finish; To strike or hit with, or raise ones foot or leg; Intrusion of formation liquids or gas that results in an increase in pit volume or an increase in observed wellhead pressure It occurs when the pressure of the column of fluid in the wellbore is not great enough to overcome the formation pressure; alive and kicking: see alive to kick up a fuss: see fuss; A projection in a mold, to form a depression in the surface of the brick; {f} strike with the foot; make a thrusting movement with the foot (as in swimming); recoil; score a goal (Football); complain, protest (Slang); be alive and full of energy; temporarily throw out of an Internet channel (Computers); the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"; Hence, figuratively: To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to spurn; The forceful impact of a footfall or portion thereof that makes a definable impression and generally scatters ground surface often throwing surface materials or debris in the direction of travel Also See: Explosion; to strike backward, as a horse does, or to have a habit of doing so; bounce Example: I got a good kick and my ball ended up right next to the pin; Low; lift the non-support leg from the knee and straighten the knee, pointing the toes High; Lift the non-support leg from the trunk with a straight knee; To strike, thrust, or hit violently with the foot; as, a horse kicks a groom; a man kicks a dog; An indentation at the bottom of a glass or bottle which strengthens the object; If something gives you a kick, it makes you feel very excited or very happy for a short period of time. I got a kick out of seeing my name in print; A blow with the foot or feet; a striking or thrust with the foot; To temporarily eject a chatter from a chat room; Another term for Bass Drum; spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"