n the act of delivering a blow with the foot
he gave the ball a powerful kick the team's kicking was excellent
n the swift release of a store of affective force
he does it for kicks
n the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
n informal terms for objecting
n the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick
n a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him
v drive or propel with the foot
v thrash about or strike out with the feet
v strike with the foot
The boy kicked the dog
v kick a leg up
v spring back, as from a forceful thrust
The gun kicked back into my shoulder
v stop consuming
kick a habit
v make a goal
He kicked the extra point after touchdown
v express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
She has a lot to kick about