Looking for the meaning of the word KICK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of KICK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Kick
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English: of unknown origin
kɪk
strike or propel forcibly with the foot
Short Definition:strike or propel with foot
Examples:- I kicked the ball up into the air
- I think someone just kicked down my door
- he kicked the door open
succeed in giving up (a habit or addiction)
Short Definition:succeed in giving up habit
Examples:- smokers may soon have new help to kick the habit
- she was trying to kick heroin
(of a gun) recoil when fired
Short Definition:(of gun) recoil when fired
Examples:- their guns kick so hard that they have developed a bad case of flinching
Word: Kick
Speech Type: Noun
kɪk
a blow or forceful thrust with the foot
Short Definition:blow or thrust with foot
Examples:- a kick in the head
a sudden forceful jolt
Short Definition:sudden forceful jolt
Examples:- the shuttle accelerated with a kick
the sharp stimulant effect of alcohol or a drug
Short Definition:stimulant effect of alcohol or drug
Examples:- strong stuff, this brew: he felt the kick
soft sports shoes; trainers
Short Definition:trainers
Examples:- a pair of basketball kicks
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