kicking

[US]/'kikiŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. making contact with something in a forceful or aggressive manner; starting or activating (an engine); moving something out by pushing (a plane); reversing; kicking (committing a foul in sports)

Phrases & Collocations

kicking the ball

kicking a habit

kicking a goal

kicking someone out

kicking the habit

kicking up dust

kicking butt

kicking off

Example Sentences

The baby was kicking and screaming.

She's been kicking about Africa.

My cap's kicking about somewhere.

The little boy was kicking away at the woodwork.

the boots also came in handy for kicking policemen.

we've got a few ideas we're kicking around.

their seriously kicking debut, ‘Paradise’.

The boys were kicking an old ball about.

The mother was taken to court for kicking the children about.

The boys were kicking up a terrific row.

the idea has been kicking around for more than a year now.

Fox's kicking is vital to the All Blacks' game.

there were plenty of gulls kicking up a shindy .

The salmon was alive and kicking when it was dragged out of the river.

I found this book kicking about upstairs; is it yours?

He has been kicking against this transfer for weeks.

In appealing the case again, you will just be kicking against the pricks.

Children enjoy kicking piles of dead leaves around.

Real-world Examples

Hold on, we are not kicking him out.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 5

He's our son. We are not kicking him out.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 5

Yeah, but what about the money I've been kicking in?

Source: The Best Mom

Let's watch slowmo while I'm kicking.

Source: The Ellen Show

She already runs like a champ and has even started kicking.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Well, I am still alive and kicking.

Source: Fluent American spoken language

When he arrived at the shop, Oliver was still kicking wildly at the cellar door.

Source: Oliver Twist (abridged version)

I’m going to give you some butt kicking if you don’t shup up.

Source: Learn authentic English with Wilber Pan.

It’s only the day when the world’s biggest sporting event is kicking off.

Source: EnglishPod 181-270

Lorraine and I have been kind of kicking around the idea of moving to California.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

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