kicking

/ˈkɪkɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Lively, exciting, or fun.
    • Her party was the most kicking event of the summer.
    • We had a kicking time at the amusement park.
    • The concert was really kicking with great music and dancing.
Antonyms
verb
  1. Striking or hitting something with the foot.
    • The child was kicking a ball across the yard.
    • She is kicking her legs in the swimming pool.
    • He kept kicking the door until it opened.
  2. Stopping or giving up a habit, especially an addiction.
    • She succeeded in kicking caffeine and now drinks only water.
    • He is finally kicking his smoking habit after years of trying.
    • The program helps people kicking drug addiction.
  3. Starting or operating something, such as a machine or process.
    • The engine is kicking into gear as we drive uphill.
    • The heater kicks on automatically when the temperature drops.
    • They are kicking off the project with a team meeting.
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