kick

Noun

• 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
    

• the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
  • a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick
    

• informal terms for objecting
  • I have a gripe about the service here
    

• the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

• 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
    

• the act of delivering a blow with the foot
  • he gave the ball a powerful kick
    
  • the team's kicking was excellent
    

Verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  • My mother complains all day
    
  • She has a lot to kick about
    

• make a goal
  • He kicked the extra point after touchdown
    

• stop consuming
  • kick a habit
    
  • give up alcohol
    

• spring back, as from a forceful thrust
  • The gun kicked back into my shoulder
    

• kick a leg up

• strike with the foot
  • The boy kicked the dog
    
  • Kick the door down
    

• thrash about or strike out with the feet

• drive or propel with the foot

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  kicking , gripe , beef , bitch , squawk , recoil , bang , boot , charge , rush , flush , thrill , complain , plain , sound off , quetch , kvetch , give up , kick back
• Antonyms: 
  cheer , cheer up , chirk up