kick

Speech parts

1. kick - Noun

2. kick - Verb

Meaning

To strike, thrust, or hit violently with the foot; as, a horse kicks a groom; a man kicks a dog.

To thrust out the foot or feet with violence; to strike out with the foot or feet, as in defense or in bad temper; esp., to strike backward, as a horse does, or to have a habit of doing so. Hence, figuratively: To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to spurn.

To recoil; -- said of a musket, cannon, etc.

A blow with the foot or feet; a striking or thrust with the foot.

The projection on the tang of the blade of a pocket knife, which prevents the edge of the blade from striking the spring. See Illust. of Pocketknife.

A projection in a mold, to form a depression in the surface of the brick.

The recoil of a musket or other firearm, when discharged.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

boot recoil squawk punch bang charge strike plain blow beef rush punt kicking flush complain
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Antonyms

support hat adore gnaw agreement accept
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Hypernyms

ricochet move movement hit motion dance

Hyponyms

peck squawk nag report grouse mutter

Phrases with the word

kick the bucket kick the can down the road kick against the pricks kick the habit kick up a row on a kick

Derivatives

kicred kicking

Examples

Do not kick against the pricks. Aeschylus

Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance. Oprah Winfrey

All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. Walt Disney

If you kick a stone in anger, you'll hurt your own foot. Korean Proverb

A donkey always says thank you with a kick. Kenyan Proverb

When an elephant is in trouble even a frog will kick him. Hindi Proverb

Close letter words and terms

kichil Kichua Kicinski kick a dog when it's down kick a soccer ball kick about