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- [kik]
- /kɪk/
- /kɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kik]
- /kɪk/
Definitions of kicks word
- verb with object kicks to strike with the foot or feet: to kick the ball; to kick someone in the shins. 1
- verb with object kicks to drive, force, make, etc., by or as if by kicks. 1
- verb with object kicks Football. to score (a field goal or a conversion) by place-kicking or drop-kicking the ball. 1
- verb with object kicks Informal. to make (a car) increase in speed, especially in auto racing: He kicked his car into high gear. 1
- verb with object kicks to strike in recoiling: The gun kicked his shoulder. 1
- verb with object kicks Slang. to give up or break (a drug addiction): Has he kicked the habit? 1
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Origin of kicks
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English kiken (v.); origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Kicks
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kicks popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
kicks usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kicks
noun kicks
- turn-on — to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.
- shoes — an external covering for the human foot, usually of leather and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a lighter upper part ending a short distance above, at, or below the ankle.
- gratification — the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.
- re-creation — the act of creating anew.
- joyride — a pleasure ride in an automobile, especially when the vehicle is driven recklessly or used without the owner's permission.
Antonyms for kicks
verb kicks
- compliments — a greeting of respect or regard
- favors — Plural form of favor.
- lauds — to praise; extol.
noun kicks
- weaknesses — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
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