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Definition of kickboxing

kickboxing

/ˈkɪkˌbɑːk.sɪŋ/
kick · box · ing
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kickboxing Lexical Profile

kickboxing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A group of stand-up combat sports and martial arts based on kicking and punching, practiced for self-defense, general fitness, or competitive ring contact.

Example

"She started taking kickboxing classes twice a week to improve her cardiovascular endurance and core strength."

• Nearby Words

kickboard
kickbox
kickboxer
kickboxing
kicker
kickflip
kickoff

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s by Japanese boxing promoter Osamu Noguchi as an English-based calque (wasei-eigo) combining 'kick' and 'boxing' for a hybrid martial art blending karate and Muay Thai.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kickboxing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kickboxing
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