Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: kick
IPA transcription: [k'ɪk]
Pronunciations of kick
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: kick, boot, kicking
    Meaning: the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"
  • Synonyms: bang, boot, charge, rush, flush, thrill, kick
    Meaning: the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: kick
    Meaning: drive or propel with the foot
  • Synonyms: kick
    Meaning: thrash about or strike out with the feet
  • Synonyms: kick
    Meaning: strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down"
Usage examples
  • "Kick!
  • A swift kick for the people.
  • A resounding kick shook the door.
  • "I think I should kick him out of the office."
  • Grey kicked at him as he went, but the kick was impotent.
  • Don't you never kick your legs out in the kitchen, or have you got stiff knees?'
  • There was no movement other than a slight tremor caused by the impact of the kick.
  • The monkey gave the image a kick with his foot and his foot remained stuck fast in the wax.
  • "I'd give them a kick, every one of them, and they'd take it as an honor--that's all they're worth!"
  • A kick facilitated Wapoota's flight, and the two chiefs returned at speed to rouse the sleeping camp.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording American football, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Association football, License CC BY-SA 4.0