KICKING
/ˈkɪkɪŋ/
18
Scrabble
21
WWF
K(5) I(1) C(3) K(5) I(1) N(1) G(2)
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Definition
/ˈkɪkɪŋ/
verb
- To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.“Did you kick your brother?”
- To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.“He enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the kickline kick.”
- To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.“Kick the ball into the goal.”
- (with "off" or "out") To eject summarily.
- To forcibly remove a participant from an online activity.“He was kicked by ChanServ for flooding.”
verb
- To die.
noun
- The action of the verb to kick.“In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed.”
- A violent assault involving repeated kicks.“The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking.”
- A great loss or defeat; licking.
adjective
- Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.“a kicking pair of jeans”
- Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).“still kicking at 89”
- (of a party or event) Actively ongoing and enjoyable.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: KICKING-S
