How to Pronounce "for kicks"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkɪks
for-KIKS
fˈɔː/ /kˈɪks
faw-KIKS
Definition
Used to say you do something for fun, not for any serious reason or benefit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkɪks
British English
fˈɔː/ /kˈɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-KIKS
UK
faw-KIKS
Listen in Context
We went skydiving just for kicks.
He plays video games all night for kicks.
They took the long road home for kicks.
Sometimes we prank each other in the office for kicks when things get boring.