kicking

[ˈkɪkɪŋ]

kicking Definition

• 1. the action of striking someone or something with the foot
• 2. the act of making a sudden involuntary movement in reaction to being hit or frightened

Using kicking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kicking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was arrested for kicking a police officer.

• Example

  The horse gave a sudden kicking.

• Example

  She felt a kicking inside her womb.

kicking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for kicking

• footing
• stomping
• booting

Phrases with kicking

• kick in

  to start to have an effect

  Example

  The medicine should kick in soon.

• kick off

  to begin, to start

  Example

  The concert will kick off at 8 pm.

• kick out

  to force someone to leave a place

  Example

  The bouncer kicked him out of the club.

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Summary: kicking in Brief

Kicking [ˈkɪkɪŋ] is the act of striking someone or something with the foot, or making a sudden involuntary movement in reaction to being hit or frightened. It can be used in phrases like 'kick in,' meaning to start having an effect, and 'kick off,' meaning to begin. 'Kick out' means to force someone to leave a place.