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Definition of kicks

kicks

/kɪks/
kicks
Plural:kicks
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Past Simple:kicked
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Past Participle:kicked
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Present Participle:kicking
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• noun

1

Plural form of kick; blows or forceful strikes made with the foot.

Example

"The martial artist practiced a series of rapid kicks against the heavy bag."

2

(slang) Shoes, especially stylish athletic sneakers or trainers.

Example

"He stood in line for hours to buy a pair of limited-edition kicks."

3

(informal) Feelings of pleasurable excitement, amusement, or thrill (often in the phrase 'for kicks').

Example

"They decided to take the scenic mountain road just for kicks."

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• verb

1

To strike, propel, or hit forcibly with the foot (third-person singular simple present of kick).

Example

"She kicks the soccer ball into the top corner of the net."

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• Rhymes for kicks

• Nearby Words

kicker
kickflip
kickoff
kicks
kickstand
kickstart
kid

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