kick
/kɪk/
verb
- To strike something or someone with the foot.
- She kicked the door shut behind her.
- The child kicked the ball across the yard.
- He accidentally kicked the table leg and hurt his toe.
- To stop doing a habit, especially an addiction.
- After years of smoking, she finally kicked the habit.
- He promised his family he would kick his caffeine addiction.
- The program helped many people kick their drug dependency.
- To move the legs vigorously, as in swimming or dancing.
- The baby kicked happily in the bath.
- In the dance routine, you need to kick your leg up high.
- The swimmer kicked hard to reach the wall faster.
- To complain or protest about something.
- Don't kick — it's not as bad as you think.
- The employees kicked about the new dress code policy.
- He always kicks when he has to work late.
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noun
- A strike with the foot.
- He gave the door a hard kick to open it.
- She felt a sharp kick from the horse.
- The soccer player's kick sent the ball into the goal.
- A feeling of excitement or pleasure.
- They did it just for kicks, not for money.
- He gets a kick out of solving puzzles.
- Riding roller coasters gives her a real kick.
- The strong effect of a substance, such as alcohol or caffeine.
- The cocktail had a kick from the ginger.
- This coffee has a real kick to it.
- He felt the kick of the energy drink after a few minutes.
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