kicking

Definition of kicking in English English dictionary: The action of the verb to kick
In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed.; A violent assault involving repeated kicks
The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking.; Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable
A kicking pair of jeans.; Present participle of kick; Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking)
still kicking at 89.; {n} the act of striking with the foot; {i} act of striking with the foot; act of making a thrusting movement with the foot; The action of the verb "to kick"; {s} lively, active, very much alive (Slang); A violent assault involve repeated kicks; Present participle of to kick; 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"; calcitrant
kicking Rex: hanging around the house doing nothing, kicking your feet up
kicking arse: Present participle of kick arse
kicking ass: Present participle of kick ass
kicking in danger: Kicking at the ball when there's a risk of kicking an opposition player trying to pick it up or otherwise close to it. Such a kick is against the rules and results in a free kick to the opponent
kicking off: Present participle of kick off
kicking strap: A piece of rope that connects the lower end of the mast and the boom in order to provide a means for exerting downward force on the boom and thus controlling the shape of the sail
kicking straps: plural form of kicking strap
kicking the habit: Present participle of kick the habit
kicking the habit: Smoking cessation (commonly known as quitting, or kicking the habit) is the effort to stop smoking tobacco products
kicking off a habit: getting rid of a usual way of acting, breaking a habit
alive and kicking: Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances
ass kicking: Present participle of kick ass as a beating
ass kicking: A pre-arranged beating, in particular executed by someone with a bully's concept. As though it had been scheduled
Meet me after school for your ass kicking!.
kick: Something that tickles the fancy; something fun or amusing
I think I sprained something on my latest exercise kick.
kick: The removal of a person from an online activity
kick: To manage defeat against a bothersome or difficult issue or obstacle
I still smoke, but they keep telling me to kick the habit.
kick: To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg
Kick the ball into the goal.
kick: To remove a participant from an online activity
He was kicked by ChanServ for flooding.
kick: The action of swinging a foot or leg
The ballerina did a high kick and a leap.
kick: Any bucking motion of an object that lacks legs or feet
The pool ball took a wild kick, up off the table.
kick: 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
kick: To strike or hit with, or raise one's foot or leg
He enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the kickline kick.
kick: A hit or strike with the leg or foot or knee
A kick to the knee.
kick: piquancy
The first time I saw Deep Water, the trace of mystery in the Crowhurst affair gave the movie a kick of excitement.
kick: {v} to strike with the foot, to strike back
kick: {n} a blow or wound made with the foot
Busy as a one legged bloke in an arse kicking contest: (deyim) (Aus) Doing nothing
Kick: geri
alive and kicking: alive and well, living and breathing, alive
kick: A forceful toe impact that leaves a definable impression and generally scatters ground surface debris in the direction of travel
kick: 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
kick: 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
kick: 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
kick: 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
kick: 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
kick: The behavior of a ball hit with topspin When it hits the ground, the ball will "kick" forward and upward
kick: The recoil of a musket or other firearm, when discharged
kick: A burst of speed near the finish line in an attempt to beat another rider or riders
kick: 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
kick: A composed phrase that is played in rhythmic unison by the accompanying instruments behind a melody, whether composed or improvised
kick: 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
kick: {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)
kick: The projection on the tang of the blade of a pocket knife, which prevents the edge of the blade from striking the spring
kick: the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick"
kick: of Pocketknife
kick: 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
kick: 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
kick: drive or propel with the foot thrash about or strike out with the feet kick a leg up
kick: the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"
kick: informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here"
kick: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about"
kick: stop consuming; "kick a habit"
kick: A lift leg movement with the leg straight
kick: Slang: Bass drum Submitted by Karl Kuenning RFL from Roadie Net
kick: make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown"
kick: 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
kick: 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
kick: thrash about or strike out with the feet
kick: kick a leg up
kick: To recoil; said of a musket, cannon, etc
kick: (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 "
kick: drive or propel with the foot
kick: Attempting to score a point or field goal after touchdown by kicking the ball
kick: 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
kick: To strike or hit with, or raise ones foot or leg
kick: 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
kick: alive and kicking: see alive to kick up a fuss: see fuss
kick: A projection in a mold, to form a depression in the surface of the brick
kick: {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)
kick: 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"
kick: Hence, figuratively: To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to spurn
kick: 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
kick: to strike backward, as a horse does, or to have a habit of doing so
kick: bounce Example: I got a good kick and my ball ended up right next to the pin
kick: 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
kick: To strike, thrust, or hit violently with the foot; as, a horse kicks a groom; a man kicks a dog
kick: An indentation at the bottom of a glass or bottle which strengthens the object
kick: 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
kick: A blow with the foot or feet; a striking or thrust with the foot
kick: To temporarily eject a chatter from a chat room
kick: Another term for Bass Drum
kick: spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"
kick: strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down"
kick: the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
kick: If you say that someone does something for kicks, you mean that they do it because they think it will be exciting. They made a few small bets for kicks
kick: Slang: double; Slang: ruff; Slang: blunder away
kick: To end a newscast with something "Let's kick with the waterskiing squirrel " (Also a kicker)
kick: To break one's drug habit; from the typical leg jerks of narcotic withdrawal
kick: Literally, the way the ball bounces Sometimes it kicks your way and sometimes it doesn't, but golfers are always asking for a good kick
kick: A temporary removal of a user from a channel for an infringement of channel rules With a kick the user can immediately rejoin the channel unless a ban is also placed upon them For more information, please visit our Channel Guidelines page
kick: 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"
kick: If you kick someone or something, you hit them forcefully with your foot. He kicked the door hard He threw me to the ground and started to kick He escaped by kicking open the window The fiery actress kicked him in the shins An ostrich can kick a man to death. Kick is also a noun. He suffered a kick to the knee
kick: (Colloq ) The event or observation of the onset and hardening process associated with the curing of a catalized liquid resin