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KICKS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Kicks.

Kicks - as a noun

The act of delivering a blow with the foot

Example: "He gave the ball a powerful kick"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bootkicking
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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The swift release of a store of affective force

Example: "They got a great bang out of it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bootchargeflushrushthrill

The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recoil

Informal terms for objecting

Example: "I have a gripe about the service here"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beefgripesquawk

The sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

Example: "A sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick"

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

Example: "The kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kicking
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motilitymotionmovemovement
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Kicks - as a verb

Drive or propel with the foot

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impelpropel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Thrash about or strike out with the feet

Strike with the foot

Example: "The boy kicked the dog"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Kick a leg up

Spring back, as from a forceful thrust

Example: "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kick backrecoil

Stop consuming

Example: "Kick a habit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give up

Make a goal

Example: "He kicked the extra point after touchdown"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rack upscoretally
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Example Sentences

"He received a few kicks during the soccer game."
"His powerful kicks propelled him forward in the water."
"The horse took off in a series of wild kicks."
"The referee warned the player for his aggressive kicks."
"The child was upset after being teased and receiving kicks from his classmates."
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Word Game Points

Is KICKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, kicks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KICKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is KICKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, kicks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KICKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is KICKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, kicks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KICKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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