For kicks Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkɪks

for-KIKS

UK

fˈɔː/ /kˈɪks

faw-KIKS

Definition

Used to say you do something for fun, not for any serious reason or benefit.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and conversational; often implies doing something spontaneous, silly, or thrilling just for fun. Used with activities that aren't necessary or practical.

• Spanish: por diversión - por diversión (coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): por diversão - só por curtição (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): por diversão - só pela piada (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 为了好玩 - 图个乐子 (口语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 為了好玩 - 圖個樂子 (口語)
• Hindi: मज़े के लिए - शौक के लिए (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: من أجل المتعة - فقط للتسلية (عامية)
• Bengali: মজা করার জন্য - বিনোদনের জন্য
• Russian: ради удовольствия - для забавы
• Japanese: 面白半分に - ただ楽しみのために
• Vietnamese: cho vui - cho vui thôi
• Korean: 재미로 - 장난삼아
• Turkish: eğlencesine - sırf keyif olsun diye
• Urdu: دل لگی کے لیے - صرف مزے کے لیے
• Indonesian: hanya untuk bersenang-senang - iseng saja

Example Sentences

We went skydiving just for kicks.

basic

He plays video games all night for kicks.

basic

They took the long road home for kicks.

basic

Sometimes we prank each other in the office for kicks when things get boring.

natural

She bought that crazy hat just for kicks, not to actually wear it.

natural

They sometimes drive out to the beach at midnight for kicks.

natural