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Definition of kickbox

kickbox

/ˈkɪk.bɑːks/
kick · box
Past Simple:kickboxed
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Past Participle:kickboxed
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Present Participle:kickboxing
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• verb

1

To engage in the sport or martial art of kickboxing, which combines punching with bare-foot kicking.

Example

"She decided to kickbox to improve her cardiovascular fitness and coordination."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A back-formation from 'kickboxing', which emerged in the 1970s as a hybrid martial art combining karate-style kicks with boxing punches.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kickbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kickbox
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