How to Pronounce "kick butt"
expression
ˈkɪk/ /ˈbət
KIK-buht
kˈɪk/ /bˈʌt
KIK-buht
Definition
To do something extremely well or to defeat someone easily, often in sports, competition, or work. This is an informal and sometimes playful expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈbət
British English
kˈɪk/ /bˈʌt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK-buht
UK
KIK-buht
Listen in Context
Our team will kick butt in the tournament.
She really kicked butt on her math test.
If you work hard, you can kick butt too.
Let's get out there and kick butt!