kicked
word · lemma: kick
/ˈkɪkt/
kikt
/kˈɪkt/
kikt
Definition
Past tense of 'kick'. It means hit someone or something with your foot, or move suddenly with your legs or feet.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes a physical action: 'kick a ball', 'kick the door'. It can also describe involuntary movement, as in 'the baby kicked'. Be careful: 'kick' also appears in idioms like 'kick off' or 'kick someone out', but those are different expressions.
Spanish: pateó - dio una patadaPortuguese (BR): chutou - deu um chutePortuguese (PT): deu um pontapé - chutouChinese (Simplified): 踢了Chinese (Traditional): 踢了Hindi: लात मारीArabic: ركلBengali: লাথি মেরেছিলRussian: пнул - ударил ногойJapanese: 蹴ったVietnamese: đã đáKorean: 찼다Turkish: tekme attıUrdu: لَات ماریIndonesian: menendang
Example Sentences
The baby kicked in his sleep.
basic
The boy kicked the ball into the goal.
basic
She kicked the door when it would not open.
basic
I kicked my shoes off as soon as I got home.
natural
He got angry and kicked the trash can.
natural
The horse suddenly kicked at the fence.
natural