kick

verb
UK: /kɪk/
US: /kɪk/

  1. To hit someone or something with your foot.

    1. I will kick the ball to you soon [ ] [ ]
    2. He tried to kick the door open, but it was too strong and didn't move [ ] [ ]

  2. To stop doing something, especially something that is bad for you.

    1. I want to kick my bad habit [ ] [ ]
    2. It was very hard for her to kick her drug habit after ten years [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thrill excitement punt boot
kick noun

  1. A forceful hit with the foot.

    1. He gave the door a kick [ ] [ ]
    2. The horse's kick was so powerful that it could break a bone if you're not careful [ ] [ ]

  2. A sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure.

    1. I get a real kick from winning [ ] [ ]
    2. Some people get their kick from dangerous sports like skydiving and mountain climbing [ ] [ ]
kick phrasal-verb

  1. kick in: If something such as a machine or system kicks in, it begins to work.

    1. The air conditioning will kick in soon [ ] [ ]
    2. The new regulations are scheduled to kick in at the start of next month, so be prepared [ ] [ ]

  2. kick off: To begin a meeting or event.

    1. Let's kick off the meeting now [ ] [ ]
    2. The band will kick off their tour with a concert in New York, so you can buy tickets now [ ] [ ]
kick idiom

  1. kick the bucket: To die (informal).

    1. He finally kicked the bucket [ ] [ ]
    2. After a long and fulfilling life, he finally kicked the bucket peacefully in his sleep [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kick" in English means: To hit someone or something with your foot., To stop doing something, especially something that is bad for you..

The phonetic transcription of "kick" is /kɪk/ in British English and /kɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kick": thrill, excitement, punt, boot.

Example usage of "kick": "I will kick the ball to you soon". More examples on the page.