Kick Definition
kick
noun
- 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; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"
- the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
- informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here"
- 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"
verb
- drive or propel with the foot
- thrash about or strike out with the feet
- strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down"
- kick a leg up
- spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"
- stop consuming; "kick a habit"; "give up alcohol"
- make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown"
- express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about"
"Kick" in song lyrics
See how kick is used in real songs:
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"I always take my skeetin' kick"
2 Live Crew — Skeeta Man -
"Today we got a message that we wanna kick"
415 f/ Brotha Broski, Icee B — Ruthless is Reality -
"Beats be inside me, my heart is a kick"
The 49ers f/ Midnight Bully — Regain Control
Words that rhyme with kick
Usage tips for "kick"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "kick" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for kick to find words that pair well.