Definition of kicking Kicking

/kɪˈkɪŋ/ - [kiking] -

We found 10 definitions of kicking from 5 different sources.

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What does kicking mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

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
  blow forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth; "he gave his nose a loud blow"; "he blew out all the candles with a single puff"
  goal-kick (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line
  goal-kick (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line
  punting, punt (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game"
  place-kicking, place kick (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking
kicking - 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
  motility, move, motion, movement ability to move spontaneously and independently
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • kicking (Noun)
    The action of the verb to kick.
  • kicking (Noun)
    A violent assault involving repeated kicks.
  • kicking (Verb)
    Present participle of kick.
  • kicking (Adjective)
    Often kickin' Terrific, great of clothes smart, fashionable.
  • kicking (Adjective)
    Alive, active.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • kicking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Kick

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • kicking
    A physical strike using the foot, leg, or knee.

Part of speech

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  • kicking, verb, gerund of kick (infinitive).

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