kick


Meanings

  • the act of delivering a blow with the foot;
    • "he gave the ball a powerful kick"
    • "the team's kicking was excellent"
  • the swift release of a store of affective force;
    • "he does it for kicks"
  • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
  • informal terms for objecting;
  • the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs);
    • "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful 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"
  • drive or propel with the foot
  • thrash about or strike out with the feet
  • strike with the foot;
    • "The boy kicked the dog"
  • kick a leg up
  • spring back, as from a forceful thrust;
    • "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"
  • stop consuming;
    • "kick a habit"
  • make a goal;
    • "He kicked the extra point after touchdown"
  • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness;
    • "She has a lot to kick about"
  • KICK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike out with the foot or feet KICKABLE adj


Scrabble Score: 14

kick is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

kick is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

kick is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 15

kick is a valid Words With Friends word