kick
word
/ˈkɪk/
kik
/kˈɪk/
kik
Definition
To hit something or someone using your foot. It can also be a noun meaning the movement or act of hitting with the foot.
Usage & Nuances
Used both as a verb and noun ('to kick the ball', 'a strong kick'). Used in some idioms: 'kick off' (start something), 'get a kick out of' (enjoy greatly). Informal: can mean to remove someone ('kick out'). Often used in sports.
Spanish: patear - patada (sustantivo)Portuguese (BR): chutar - chute (substantivo)Portuguese (PT): chutar - pontapé (substantivo)Chinese (Simplified): 踢 - 踢腿 (名词)Chinese (Traditional): 踢 - 踢腿 (名詞)Hindi: लात मारना - लात (संज्ञा)Arabic: يركل - ركلة (اسم)Bengali: লাথিRussian: пинать - удар (ногой)Japanese: 蹴る - キック (動作・名詞)Vietnamese: đáKorean: 차다 - 킥 (차는 동작)Turkish: tekme - tekme atmakUrdu: لات مارنا - ٹھوکرIndonesian: tendang - tendangan
Example Sentences
He likes to kick the ball in the park.
basic
Don't kick the chair.
basic
She gave the ball a hard kick.
basic
My little brother tried to kick me under the table.
natural
The game will kick off at 8 o’clock tonight.
natural
She gets a real kick out of solving tricky puzzles.
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