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kicking

/ˈkɪkɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.
  2. To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.
  3. To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.
  4. (with "off" or "out") To eject summarily.
  5. To forcibly remove a participant from an online activity.
  6. To overcome (a bothersome or difficult issue or obstacle); to free oneself of (a problem).
  7. To die.
  8. The action of the verb to kick.
  9. A violent assault involving repeated kicks.
  10. A great loss or defeat; licking.
  11. Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.
  12. Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).
  13. (of a party or event) Actively ongoing and enjoyable.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data