Kick (2009 film) definition

(1) The act of delivering a blow with the foot

"He gave the ball a powerful kick"

"The team's kicking was excellent"

(2) 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"

(3) The sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

"A sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick"

(4) Informal terms for objecting

"I have a gripe about the service here"

(5) The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

(6) 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"

(7) Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

"My mother complains all day"

"She has a lot to kick about"

(8) Make a goal

"He kicked the extra point after touchdown"

(9) Stop consuming

"Kick a habit"

(10) Strike with the foot

"The boy kicked the dog"

"Kick the door down"

(11) Spring back, as from a forceful thrust

"The gun kicked back into my shoulder"

(12) Drive or propel with the foot

(13) Thrash about or strike out with the feet

(14) Kick a leg up