Unscramble kicking

Definition of kicking

noun:

• 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". Synonyms: kick.
• the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick", "the team's kicking was excellent". Synonyms: boot, kick.

verb:

• drive or propel with the foot. Synonyms: kick.
• thrash about or strike out with the feet. Synonyms: kick.
• strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog", "Kick the door down". Synonyms: kick.
• kick a leg up. Synonyms: kick.
• spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder". Synonyms: kick, kick back, recoil.
• stop consuming; "kick a habit", "give up alcohol". Synonyms: give up, kick.
• make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown". Synonyms: kick.
• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day", "She has a lot to kick about". Synonyms: complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off. Antonyms: cheer.

Related words

backbite, beef, bellyache, bemoan, bewail, bitch, bleat, boot, crab, croak, deplore, dropkick, gnarl, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, inveigh, lament, murmur, mutter, nag, peck, protest, punt, punting, rail, repine, report, scold, scuff, squawk, whine, yammer, yawp.

Words nearby

licking, picking, ticking.

Rhymes with

licking, picking, sticking, ticking.