What does the phrasal verb “kick around with” mean?

What are the definitions of “kick around with”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Spend time with.

  I used to KICK AROUND WITH them, but haven't seen them for a while.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “kick around with”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb kick around with is to spend time with someone or a group of people. It often implies hanging out or socializing with friends or acquaintances.

What are the different verb forms of “kick around with”?

Root Verb	kick around with
Third Person Singular Present	kicks around with
Present Participle	kicking around with
Simple Past	kicked around with
Past Participle	kicked around with

Example

I like to kick around with my friends on weekends.

Example

She kicks around with her coworkers after work.

Example

He is kicking around with his classmates at the park.

Example

We kicked around with our neighbors at the barbecue last night.

Example

They had kicked around with their old friends during the reunion.

What kind of phrasal verb is “kick around with”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“kick around with” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

I used to kick around with them, but haven't seen them for a while.

Example

She kicked around with her friends at the mall.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“kick around with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I used to kick around with them, but haven't seen them for a while.

Example

She kicked around with her friends at the mall.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “kick around with”?

Kick around ideas

Discuss or consider various ideas or options, often in an informal or casual setting.

Example

We spent the afternoon kicking around ideas for our new project.

Kick around a ball

To play with a ball in a casual or informal manner, often without any specific rules or goals.

Example

The kids were kicking around a soccer ball in the park.

Good things to know

Does “kick around with” have an informal or formal tone?

Kick around with is an informal phrasal verb, typically used in casual conversations among friends or acquaintances. It is not commonly used in formal settings or professional contexts.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “kick around with”?

Synonyms

• hang out with
• spend time with
• socialize with
• mingle with
• associate with
• fraternize with

Antonyms

• avoid
• ignore
• shun
• neglect
• disregard
• estrange