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Pronunciation: [kˈɪkɪŋ] (IPA)

Kicking is an action that is performed by using one's foot to hit an object or move it forward. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to describe this action, including striking, booting, punting, smashing, thwacking, and bashing, among others. These words can be used to intensify the action, depending on the context in which they are used. For example, a striker might be said to 'boot' the ball into the net, while a punter might be said to 'smash' the ball down the field. Regardless of the specific synonym used, the action of kicking is a common and important part of many sports and activities.

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Usage examples for Kicking

Some one was kicking the snow off against the door-post.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
Aw, you can't do any business kicking-that's been tried lots of times.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
kicking about the grub won't do you any good.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford

Famous quotes with Kicking

  • I've gotten my butt kicked by the best. Jet Li beat me up the best, but Steven Segal can still kick a good butt. It's a different kind of kicking, though.
    Anthony Anderson
  • You're about as useful as a one-legged man at an arse kicking contest.
    Rowan Atkinson
  • I still look good. I'm trippin', but people tell me that all the time. So check it out, I'm 63, and still kicking. I've been putting records out every year.
    Roy Ayers
  • At the time, we thought it was a nice way to say something unique about the group to make us different from all the other bands kicking around in London.
    Gerry Beckley
  • Public radio is alive and kicking, it always has been.
    Harold Brodkey

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