to strike with the foot or feet

to kick the ball; to kick someone in the shins.

to drive, force, make, etc., by or as if by kicks.

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

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

He kicked his car into high gear.

to strike in recoiling

The gun kicked his shoulder.

Slang . to give up or break (a drug addiction)

Has he kicked the habit?

Poker . raise ( def. 24 ) .

Chiefly South Atlantic States . to reject as a suitor; jilt

He courted her for two yearsthen she kicked him.

to make a rapid, forceful thrust with the foot or feet

He kicked at the ball. You have to kick rapidly when using a crawl stroke.

to have a tendency to strike with the foot or feet

That horse kicks when you walk into his stall.

Informal . to resist, object, or complain

What's he got to kick about?

to recoil, as a firearm when fired.

to be actively or vigorously involved

He's still alive and kicking.

kick upstairs. upstairs ( def. 8 ) .

the act of kicking; a blow or thrust with the foot or feet.

power or disposition to kick

That horse has a mean kick.

Informal . an objection or complaint.

Informal .

thrill; pleasurable excitement

His biggest kick comes from telling about the victory.

a strong but temporary interest, often an activity

Making mobiles is his latest kick.

Informal .

a stimulating or intoxicating quality in alcoholic drink.

vim, vigor, or energy.

Football .

an instance of kicking the ball.

any method of kicking the ball

place kick.

a kicked ball.

the distance such a ball travels.

a turn at kicking the ball.

a recoil, as of a gun.

Slang . a pocket

He kept his wallet in his side kick.

kicks, Slang . shoes ( def. 1 ) .

Glassmaking .

a solid glass base or an indentation at the base of drinking glasses, bottles, etc., that reduces the liquid capacity of the glassware.

Also, punt. an indentation at the base of a wine bottle, originally for trapping the sediment. ?

kick about, to move from place to place frequently

He kicked about a good deal before settling down.

kick around, Informal .

to treat (someone) harshly or inconsiderately.

to consider, discuss, or speculate about (a proposal, project, etc.)

We kicked around various ideas for raising money.

to experiment with.

to pass time idly; wander from place to place aimlessly

We just kicked around for a year after college.

to remain unused, unemployed, or unnoticed

The script has been kicking around for years.

kick back,

to recoil, esp. vigorously or unexpectedly.

Informal . to give someone a kickback.

Slang . to return (stolen property, money, etc.) to the owner.

to relax

Let's just kick back and enjoy the weekend.

kick in,

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

Slang . to die.

to become operational; activate; go into effect

The air conditioning kicks in when the temperature reaches 80?F.

kick off,

Football . to begin play or begin play again by a kickoff

The Giants won the toss and elected to kick off.

Slang . to die.

to initiate (an undertaking, meeting, etc.); begin

A rally tomorrow night will kick off the campaign.

kick on, to switch on; turn on

He kicked on the motor and we began to move.

kick out, Informal .

to oust or eject

They have been kicked out of the country club.

to fail; give out

The power kicked out and the room went black.

to separate off, as for review or inspection

The computer kicked out the information in a split second.

Surfing . to turn a surfboard by shifting the weight to the rear, causing the surfboard to come down over the top of a wave, in order to stop a ride.

kick over, Informal . (of an internal-combustion engine) to begin ignition; turn over

The engine kicked over a few times but we couldn't get it started.

kick up,

to drive or force upward by kicking.

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

They kicked up a tremendous row.

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

The lever kicks up, engaging the gear.

kick ass

Slang

Vulgar

to act harshly or use force in order to gain a desired result.

to defeat soundly.

kick in the ass

Slang

Vulgar kick def. 39a

kick in the pants

Informal .

someone or something that is very exciting, enjoyable, amusing, etc.

I think you'll like her, she's a real kick in the pants.

kick ( def. 40 ) .

kick in the teeth, an abrupt

often humiliating setback; rebuff

Her refusal even to talk to me was a kick in the teeth.

kick over the traces. trace 2 ( def. 3 ) .

kick the bucket

Slang . bucket ( def. 15 ) .

kick the tin

Australian . to give a donation; contribute.

noun

boredom , dullness , powerlessness , tastelessness , weakness

verb

compliment , praise , take up

noun

bang * , buzz * , excitement , fun , gratification , hoot * , joy , pleasure , refreshment , sensation , stimulation , wallop * , backlash , blow , boot * , force , intensity , jar , jolt , pep , punch , pungency , snap , sparkle , tang , verve , vitality , zest , zing * , grievance , challenge , demur , exception , expostulation , protest , protestation , remonstrance , remonstration , squawk , punch* , sting* , wallop* , lift , trip* , gimmick , twist

verb

boot , calcitrate , dropkick , give the foot , jolt , punt , anathematize , carp , combat , condemn , criticize , curse , damn , except , execrate , expostulate , fight , fuss , gripe , grumble , inveigh , mumble , object , oppose , protest , rebel , remonstrate , repine , resist , spurn , wail , whine , withstand , abandon , desist , give up , go cold turkey , leave off , stop , grouch , grump , challenge , demur , cut out , bang , blow , boost , complain , eject , enjoyment , fret , growl , power , punch , recalcitrate , recoil , sensation , snap , strength , thrill , winch

phrasal verb

bandy , moot , talk over , thrash out , thresh out , toss around , chip in , donate , subscribe , decease , demise , depart , drop , expire , go , pass away , pass , perish , succumb , approach , begin , commence , embark , enter , get off , inaugurate , initiate , institute , launch , lead off , open , set about , set out , set to , take on , take up , undertake , bump , dismiss , evict , expel , oust , throw out