kicks
word · lemma: kick
/ˈkɪks/
kiks
/kˈɪks/
kiks
Definition
As a verb, it means hits something with the foot. As a noun, it means blows made with the foot. It can also be used informally for excitement or enjoyment in some expressions.
Usage & Nuances
The form 'kicks' can be a third-person singular verb ('He kicks the ball') or a plural noun ('The horse gave two kicks'). Common combinations include 'kick the ball', 'kick the door', and informal expressions like 'for kicks' and 'get a kick out of'. Learners often confuse the noun and verb uses.
Spanish: patadas - pataleaPortuguese (BR): chutes - dá chutesPortuguese (PT): pontapés - dá pontapésChinese (Simplified): 踢 - 踢击Chinese (Traditional): 踢 - 踢擊Hindi: लात मारता है - ठोकरेंArabic: يركل - ركلاتBengali: লাথি মারা - লাথিRussian: пинает - удары ногойJapanese: 蹴る - 蹴りVietnamese: đá - cú đáKorean: 차다 - 발길질Turkish: tekme atmak - tekmeUrdu: لات مارنا - لاتIndonesian: menendang - tendangan
Example Sentences
He kicks the ball very hard.
basic
The baby kicks in her sleep.
basic
The horse gave two kicks.
basic
He only does it for kicks.
natural
She kicks off her shoes as soon as she gets home.
natural
My little brother kicks the back of my seat on every car ride.
natural