Kicks and giggles Meaning in English

expression

US

KIKS-and-GIG-uhlz

UK

kiks-AND-GIG-uhlz

Definition

An informal expression meaning to do something just for fun or amusement, without any serious purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and often playful. Used mainly in American English, often with 'just for' (e.g., 'just for kicks and giggles'). Similar to 'for fun' or 'for laughs.' Rarely used in formal writing.

• Spanish: por diversión - solo por diversión
• Portuguese (BR): só por diversão
• Portuguese (PT): só por diversão
• Chinese (Simplified): 只是为了好玩
• Chinese (Traditional): 只是為了好玩
• Hindi: मज़े के लिए
• Arabic: من باب التسلية
• Bengali: শুধু মজা করার জন্য
• Russian: просто ради веселья
• Japanese: ただの楽しみのために
• Vietnamese: chỉ để vui thôi
• Korean: 재미로
• Turkish: sırf eğlence olsun diye
• Urdu: صرف تفریح کے لیے
• Indonesian: hanya untuk bersenang-senang

Example Sentences

We played cards just for kicks and giggles.

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They went to the park for kicks and giggles.

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I tried the spicy sauce for kicks and giggles.

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We took the long way home just for kicks and giggles.

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He signs his emails with emojis for kicks and giggles.

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Sometimes we cook weird foods for kicks and giggles when we're bored.

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