Kicking Common

Kicking has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions

Noun

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

"the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"

"the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"

kick kicking

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

"he gave the ball a powerful kick"

"the team's kicking was excellent"

kick boot kicking

The action of the verb to kick.

"The dog started kicking up dust as it ran through the field."

In plain English: Kicking is the act of hitting something with your foot, usually to move it away or as part of playing sports and games.

"The soccer player's kicking was so powerful that he scored from half way down the field."

Verb

present participle of kick

"The dog was chasing its tail while kicking up dust in the yard."

In plain English: To kick means to hit something hard with your foot.

"The dog was kicking the ball across the grass with its paws."

Adjective

Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.

"Those jeans are really kicking and make me feel so stylish at the party."

In plain English: Kicking describes something that is extremely exciting, impressive, or cool to experience.

"The kicking ball flew across the field toward the goal."

Usage: Use this adjective exclusively when describing clothing that is stylish or trendy; it does not apply to other objects like cars or buildings. Do not confuse its meaning as "terrific" with the noun form referring to the physical act of striking something with a foot.

Example Sentences

"The kicking ball flew across the field toward the goal." adj

"The soccer player's kicking was so powerful that he scored from half way down the field." noun

"The dog was kicking the ball across the grass with its paws." verb