kick definition

1. the act of delivering a blow with the foot
• examples: he gave the ball a powerful kick
• examples: the team's kicking was excellent
2. the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
• examples: a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick
3. a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
• examples: the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements
• examples: the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him
4. drive or propel with the foot
5. thrash about or strike out with the feet
6. strike with the foot
• examples: The boy kicked the dog
• examples: Kick the door down
7. kick a leg up
8. spring back, as from a forceful thrust
• examples: The gun kicked back into my shoulder
9. stop consuming
• examples: kick a habit
• examples: give up alcohol
10. make a goal
• examples: He kicked the extra point after touchdown