Quotes about "kick"

• Noun: the act of delivering a blow with the foot; examples: "he gave the ball a powerful kick", "the team's kicking was excellent"

• Noun: the swift release of a store of affective force; examples: "they got a great bang out of it", "what a boot!", "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin", "he does it for kicks"

• Noun: the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

• Noun: informal terms for objecting; example: "I have a gripe about the service here"

• Noun: the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); example: "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick"

• Noun: a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; examples: "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements", "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"

• Verb: drive or propel with the foot

• Verb: thrash about or strike out with the feet

• Verb: strike with the foot; examples: "The boy kicked the dog", "Kick the door down"

• Verb: kick a leg up

• Verb: spring back, as from a forceful thrust; example: "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"

• Verb: stop consuming; example: "kick a habit"

• Verb: make a goal; example: "He kicked the extra point after touchdown"

• Verb: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; examples: "My mother complains all day", "She has a lot to kick about"