Kick around Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To play by kicking something (usually a ball) for fun; to discuss an idea casually; or to spend time aimlessly wandering or doing nothing important.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in American English. Can mean literally kicking a ball around for fun, discussing ideas casually ('kick around an idea'), or just hanging out without a real plan. Not to confuse with 'kick someone around' (to treat badly). Context determines meaning.
Example Sentences
The kids like to kick around in the park after school.
basic
Let's kick around some ideas for the party.
basic
He just likes to kick around downtown on weekends.
basic
We spent the afternoon just kicking around at the park with nothing to do.
natural
Before making a decision, we should kick around the pros and cons.
natural
After dinner, we just kicked around until it got dark.
natural