kicks
/kɪks/
NOUN
1. Strikes or blows delivered with the foot
Acts of striking or hitting someone or something with the foot or leg.
1.1. Physical blows
Repeated or individual strikes delivered with the foot, especially during a fight, attack, or physical activity.
Synonyms
- kicks
- foot strikes
- blows
- thrusts
- strokes
Examples
- The fighter delivered several powerful kicks to his opponent.
- The player blocked the opponent's kicks during the match.
Related Words
1.2. Recoil or sudden backward movements
Sharp backward or jerking movements produced by a firearm, machine, or other object.
Synonyms
Examples
- The rifle's powerful kicks made it difficult to maintain a steady aim.
- The machine produces strong kicks whenever the motor starts.
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NOUN
2. Pleasures, thrills, or sources of enjoyment
Things that provide excitement, amusement, or personal pleasure, often sought for entertainment or stimulation.
2.1. Fun and enjoyment
Experiences or activities that provide amusement, pleasure, or entertainment.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- boredom
- dullness
- displeasure
Examples
- She gets her kicks from extreme sports like skydiving and bungee jumping.
- The group went on a road trip just for kicks.
- He enjoys trying unusual activities because they give him kicks.
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2.2. Excitement from stimulating experiences
Intense feelings of excitement or exhilaration produced by thrilling, unusual, or stimulating experiences.
Synonyms
- thrills
- highs
- rushes
- exhilaration
- excitements
Antonyms
- calmness
- apathy
- boredom
Examples
- The thrill-seeker is always looking for new kicks.
- Some people chase adrenaline kicks through dangerous adventures.
Related Words
- adrenaline
- stimulation
- euphoria
- sensation
- intoxication
NOUN
3. Shoes
An informal plural term for footwear.
3.1. Informal reference to footwear
Shoes, especially when referred to casually or in slang.
Synonyms
- shoes
- sneakers
- footwear
Examples
- He bought a new pair of kicks for the basketball season.
- Those colorful kicks go well with your outfit.
Related Words
- boots
- trainers
- loafers
- sandals
- slippers
VERB
4. Third-person singular actions of kicking
Strikes, hits, or propels something using the foot or leg.
4.1. Striking with the foot
Hits or strikes a person, animal, or object using the foot or leg.
Synonyms
- strikes
- hits
- boots
- thrusts
- stamps
Examples
- The child kicks the ball across the playground.
- The horse kicks whenever someone approaches from behind.
Related Words
- stomps
- swings
- punches
- attacks
- propels
4.2. Removing someone from a place or activity
Forcibly or abruptly ejects someone from a group, organization, event, or online activity.
Synonyms
- ejects
- expels
- removes
- throws out
- boots out
Antonyms
Examples
- The moderator kicks disruptive users out of the online discussion.
- The club kicks out members who repeatedly violate its rules.
Related Words
- dismisses
- excludes
- bans
- suspends
- deports
4.3. Overcoming a problem or habit
Gets rid of or overcomes an unwanted habit, difficulty, or persistent problem.
Synonyms
- overcomes
- conquers
- eliminates
- gets rid of
- breaks
Antonyms
- retains
- maintains
- continues
Examples
- She finally kicks her smoking habit after years of trying.
- The team kicks its losing streak with a decisive victory.
Related Words
4.4. Dying
Dies, especially in the informal expression 'kicks the bucket'.
Synonyms
- dies
- passes away
- perishes
- expires
Antonyms
- lives
- survives
- recovers
Examples
- The old expression says that everyone eventually kicks the bucket.
- The character kicks the bucket at the end of the comedy.