kick

noun

1
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
he gave the ball a powerful kick
the team's kicking was excellent
2
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
3
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick
4
informal terms for objecting
I have a gripe about the service here
5
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
6
the swift release of a store of affective force
they got a great bang out of it
what a boot!

1
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
My mother complains all day
She has a lot to kick about
2
make a goal
He kicked the extra point after touchdown
3
stop consuming
kick a habit
give up alcohol
4
strike with the foot
The boy kicked the dog
Kick the door down
5
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
The gun kicked back into my shoulder
6
drive or propel with the foot

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