Kicking

/ˈkɪkɪŋ/

verb

  1. To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.

    Did you kick your brother?

  2. To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.

    He enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the kickline kick.

  3. To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.

    Kick the ball into the goal.

verb

  1. To die.

noun

  1. The action of the verb to kick.

    In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed.

  2. A violent assault involving repeated kicks.

    The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking.

  3. A great loss or defeat; licking.

adjective

  1. Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.

    a kicking pair of jeans

  2. Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).

    still kicking at 89

  3. (of a party or event) Actively ongoing and enjoyable.

Synonyms: extant, living, vital, bitching, peng, top-notch

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