18+ Words that rhyme with kicking

Kicking is a 2-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ticking, licking, sticking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of kicking

noun
  1. 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"
  2. the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "kicking" in lyrics

See how kicking is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "To have you moaning screaming swanging and kicking"
    69 Boyz — Freak Ya Down 2 Da Bass
  • "Tryin' to get the party kicking"
    Afu-Ra f/ Guru — Blvd.
  • "The nines that I'm clicking, behind the hive kicking"
    Tha Beggas — Appleseeds

What do these rhymes mean?

dripping
extremely wet; "dripping wet"; "soaking wet" a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house) the
licking
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest; "it was a narrow defeat"; "the army's only defeat
pricking
the act of puncturing with a small point; "he gave the balloon a small prick"
sticking
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary; "the jutting limb of a tree"; "massive projected buttresses
ticking
a metallic tapping sound; "he counted the ticks of the clock" a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "kicking" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ticking, licking, sticking create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "kicking" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with kicking?
Words that rhyme with kicking include: ticking, licking, sticking, dripping, pricking, picking, shipping, clicking, flicking, bicking, and 8 more.
How many syllables does kicking have?
Kicking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with kicking?
There are 18 words that rhyme with kicking: 18 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for kicking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for kicking in songwriting are ticking, licking, sticking. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with kicking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with kicking include ticking, licking, sticking, dripping, pricking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ticking, licking; 1-syllable: trafficking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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