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kick
(kĭk)v. kicked, kick·ing, kicks
v.intr.
1. To extend the leg away from the body; strike out with the foot or feet.
2. Sports
a. To score or gain ground by kicking a ball.
b. To punt in football.
c. To propel the body in swimming by moving the legs, as with a flutter kick or frog kick.
3. To recoil: The powerful rifle kicked upon being fired.
4. Informal
a. To express negative feelings vigorously; complain.
b. To oppose by argument; protest.
v.tr.
1. To strike with the foot: kicked the wall in frustration.
2. To propel by striking with the foot: kick a ball.
3. To spring back against suddenly: The rifle kicked my shoulder when I fired it.
4. Sports To score (a goal or point) by kicking a ball.
n.
Phrasal Verbs: 1.
a. A vigorous blow with the foot.
b. Sports The motion of the legs that propels the body in swimming.
2. Any of various moves in dance in which the leg is extended from the body.
3. A jolting recoil: a rifle with a heavy kick.
4. Slang A complaint; a protest.
5. Slang Power; force: a car engine with a lot of kick.
6. Slang
a. A feeling of pleasurable stimulation: got a kick out of the show.
b. kicks Fun: went bowling just for kicks.
7. Slang Temporary, often obsessive interest: I'm on a science fiction kick.
8. Slang A sudden, striking surprise; a twist.
9. kicks Slang Shoes.
10. Sports
a. The act or an instance of kicking a ball.
b. A kicked ball.
c. The distance spanned by a kicked ball.
kick about Informal
To move from place to place.
kick around Informal
1. To treat badly; abuse.
2. To move from place to place: "spent the next three years in Italy, kicking around the country on a motor scooter" (Charles E. Claffey).
3. To give thought or consideration to; ponder or discuss.
kick back
1. To recoil unexpectedly and violently.
2. Informal To take it easy; relax: kicked back at home and watched TV.
3. Slang To return (stolen items).
4. Slang To pay a kickback.
kick in
1. Informal To contribute (one's share): kicked in a few dollars for the office party.
2. Informal To become operative or take effect: "His pituitary kicked in, and his growth was suddenly vertical" (Kenneth Browser).
3. Slang To die.
kick off
1. Sports To begin or resume play with a kickoff.
2. Informal To begin; start: kicked off the promotional tour with a press conference.
3. Slang To die.
kick out Slang
To throw out; dismiss.
kick over
To begin to fire: The engine finally kicked over.
kick up Informal
Idioms: 1. To increase in amount or force; intensify: A sandstorm kicked up while we drove through the desert.
2. To stir up (trouble): kicked up a row.
3. To show signs of disorder: His ulcer has kicked up again.
kick ass/butt Vulgar Slang
To take forceful or harsh measures to achieve an objective.
kick the bucket Slang
To die.
kick the habit Slang
To free oneself of an addiction, as to narcotics or cigarettes.
kick up (one's) heels Informal
To cast off one's inhibitions and have a good time.
kick upstairs Slang
To promote to a higher yet less desirable position.
[Middle English kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]
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kick
(kɪk)vb
1. (tr) to drive or impel with the foot
2. (tr) to hit with the foot or feet
3. (intr) to strike out or thrash about with the feet, as in fighting or swimming
4. (intr) to raise a leg high, as in dancing
5. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (of a gun, etc) to recoil or strike in recoiling when fired
6. (Rugby) (tr) rugby
a. to make (a conversion or a drop goal) by means of a kick
b. to score (a goal) by means of a kicked conversion
7. (Soccer) (tr) soccer to score (a goal) by a kick
8. (Athletics (Track & Field)) (intr) athletics to put on a sudden spurt
9. (intr) to make a sudden violent movement
10. (Cricket) (intr) cricket (of a ball) to rear up sharply
11. informal (sometimes foll by: against) to object or resist
12. (intr) informal to be active and in good health (esp in the phrase alive and kicking)
13. informal to change gear in (a car, esp a racing car): he kicked into third and passed the bigger car.
14. (tr) informal to free oneself of (an addiction, etc): to kick heroin; to kick the habit.
15. kick against the pricks See prick20
16. (Soccer) rugby soccer to kick the ball out of the playing area and into touch. See touch15
17. (Rugby) rugby soccer to kick the ball out of the playing area and into touch. See touch15
18. informal to take some temporizing action so that a problem is shelved or a decision postponed
19. kick one's heels to wait or be kept waiting
20. kick over the traces See trace23
21. kick the bucket slang to die
22. kick up one's heels informal to enjoy oneself without inhibition
n
23. a thrust or blow with the foot
24. (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) any of certain rhythmic leg movements used in swimming
25. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the recoil of a gun or other firearm
26. informal a stimulating or exciting quality or effect (esp in the phrases get a kick out of or for kicks)
27. (Athletics (Track & Field)) athletics a sudden spurt, acceleration, or boost
28. a sudden violent movement
29. informal the sudden stimulating or intoxicating effect of strong alcoholic drink or certain drugs
30. informal power or force
31. slang a temporary enthusiasm: he's on a new kick every week.
32. kick in the pants slang
a. a reprimand or scolding designed to produce greater effort, enthusiasm, etc, in the person receiving it
b. a setback or disappointment
33. kick in the teeth slang a humiliating rebuff
[C14 kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin]
ˈkickable adj
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kick
(kɪk)v.t.
1. to strike with the foot or feet: to kick a ball.
2. to drive, force, thrust, etc., by or as if by kicks.
3. Football. to score (a field goal or a conversion) by place-kicking the ball.
4. Informal. to make (a car) increase in speed, esp. in auto racing.
5. Slang. to give up or break (a drug addiction): He kicked the habit.
v.i. 6. to make a rapid, forceful thrust with the foot, feet, leg, or legs; strike with the feet or legs: to kick at a ball.
7. to resist, object, or complain.
8. to recoil, as a firearm when fired.
9. to be actively or vigorously involved: alive and kicking.
10. kick around orabout,
a. to treat harshly.
b. to speculate about; discuss.
c. to move frequently from place to place; roam; wander.
d. to linger or remain for a long interval without being used, noticed, or resolved.
11. kick back,
a. to recoil, esp. vigorously or unexpectedly.
b. to give someone a kickback.
c. to relax.
12. kick in,
a. to contribute one's share, esp. in money.
b. to go into effect; become operational.
13. kick off,
a. Football. to begin or resume play by a kickoff.
b. Slang. to die.
c. to initiate (an undertaking).
14. kick on, to switch on; turn on.
15. kick out, to eject; get rid of.
16. kick over, (of an internal-combustion engine) to begin ignition; turn over.
17. kick up,
n. a. to drive or force upward by kicking.
b. to stir up (trouble); make or cause (a disturbance, scene, etc.).
c. (esp. of a machine part) to move rapidly upward: The lever kicks up, engaging the gear.
18. the act of kicking; a blow or thrust with the foot, feet, leg, or legs.
19. power or disposition to kick: a horse with a mean kick.
20. an objection or complaint.
21.
a. thrill; pleasurable excitement.
b. a strong but temporary interest, often an activity: Photography is her latest kick.
22.
a. a stimulating or intoxicating quality in alcoholic drink or certain drugs.
b. vim, vigor, or energy.
23. Football.
a. an instance of kicking the ball.
b. any method of kicking the ball: a place kick.
c. a kicked ball.
d. the distance such a ball travels.
24. a recoil, as of a gun.
Idioms: 1. kick ass, Vulgar Slang.
a. to act harshly or use force to gain a desired result.
b. to beat; defeat.
c. to be extraordinarily vigorous or successful.
d. to be enjoyable or exciting.
2. kick oneself, to reproach oneself: I could kick myself for forgetting her birthday.
[1350–1400; orig. uncertain]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
kick
- coup de savate - A kick with the flat of the foot.
- Gaelic football - A rough, football-like game mainly played in Ireland with 15 players to each side with the object of punching, dribbling, or kicking the ball into a goal.
- punt, bunt - Punt, as in "kick," may be from bunt, "push," used in baseball to mean "hit the ball softly."
- kick, punt - The dent in the bottom of a wine or champagne bottle is the kick or punt.
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kick
Past participle: kicked
Gerund: kicking
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| Noun | 1. |  kick - the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"goal-kick - (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line goal-kick - (rugby) an attempt to kick a goal punting, punt - (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game" place kick, place-kicking - (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking dropkick - (football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head" |
| 2. |  kick - the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"excitement, exhilaration - the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed" | |
| 3. | kick - the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired | |
| 4. |  kick - informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here"objection - the speech act of objecting | |
| 5. | kick - the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick" stimulant, stimulus, stimulation, input - any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action | |
| 6. |  kick - 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"movement, motility, motion, move - a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility" swimming kick - a movement of the legs in swimming | |
| Verb | 1. | kick - drive or propel with the foot place-kick - kick (a ball) from a stationary position, in football punt - kick the ball |
| 2. | kick - thrash about or strike out with the feet strike out - make a motion as with one's fist or foot towards an object or away from one's body | |
| 3. | kick - strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down" scuff - poke at with the foot or toe boot - kick; give a boot to hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument; "He hit her hard in the face" kick up - cause to rise by kicking; "kick up dust" | |
| 4. | kick - kick a leg up trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio" | |
| 5. | kick - spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder" bounce, rebound, ricochet, take a hop, resile, spring, recoil, bound, reverberate - spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide" | |
| 6. | kick - stop consuming; "kick a habit"; "give up alcohol" foreswear, forgo, waive, relinquish, dispense with, forego - do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas" | |
| 7. | kick - make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown" football, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal rack up, score, tally, hit - gain points in a game; "The home team scored many times"; "He hit a home run"; "He hit .300 in the past season" place-kick - score (a goal) by making a place kick | |
| 8. | kick - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about" hen-peck, nag, peck - bother persistently with trivial complaints; "She nags her husband all day long" backbite - say mean things gnarl, grumble, murmur, mutter, croak - make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked" grouch, grumble, scold - show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load" protest - utter words of protest repine - express discontent bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament - regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits" report - complain about; make a charge against; "I reported her to the supervisor" bleat - talk whiningly |
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kick
verb
noun
a kick in the teeth setback, defeat, blow, disappointment, hold-up, hitch, misfortune, rebuff, whammy (informal, chiefly U.S.), bummer (slang) It's a real kick in the teeth to see someone make it ahead of us.
kick against something oppose, resist, complain about, object to, protest against, spurn, rebel against, grumble about, gripe about (informal) North Sea operators kicked against legislation
kick off (Informal) begin, start, open, commence, launch, initiate, get under way, kick-start, get on the road The shows kick off on October 24th.
kick someone around mistreat, wrong, abuse, injure, harm, misuse, maul, molest, manhandle, rough up, ill-treat, brutalize, maltreat, ill-use, handle roughly, knock about or around I'm not going to let anyone kick me around anymore.
kick someone off something dismiss from, ban from, exclude from, bar from, discharge from, exile from, banish from, evict from, oust from, expatriate from, blackball from, throw you out of, send packing from, turf you out (informal), show you the door out of We can't just kick them off the team.
kick someone out (Informal) dismiss, remove, reject, get rid of, discharge, expel, oust, eject, evict, toss out, give the boot (slang), sack (informal), kiss off (slang, chiefly U.S. & Canad.), give (someone) their marching orders, give the push, give the bum's rush (slang), show you the door, throw you out on your ear (informal), give someone his or her P45 (informal) They kicked five foreign journalists out of the country.
kick something around discuss, consider, talk about, review, debate, examine, thrash out, exchange views on, weigh up the pros and cons of, converse about We kicked a few ideas around.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
kick
verb1. Informal. To express negative feelings, especially of dissatisfaction or resentment:
2. Informal. To express opposition, often by argument:
Informal: squawk.
Idioms: set up a squawk, take exception.
kick around
Informal. To speak together and exchange ideas and opinions about:
Informal: hash (over), knock about (or around).
Slang: rap.
Idiom: go into a huddle.
kick in
1. Informal. To give in common with others:
Slang: come across.
2. Slang. To cease living:
Informal: pop off.
Idioms: bite the dust, breathe one's last, cash in, give up the ghost, go to one's grave, kick the bucket, meet one's end, pass on to the Great Beyond, turn up one's toes.
kick off
1. Informal. To go about the initial step in doing (something):
2. Slang. To cease living:
Informal: pop off.
Idioms: bite the dust, breathe one's last, cash in, give up the ghost, go to one's grave, kick the bucket, meet one's end, pass on to the Great Beyond, turn up one's toes.
kick out
noun
1. Slang. An expression of dissatisfaction or a circumstance regarded as a cause for such expression:
Slang: beef.
Idiom: bone to pick.
2. Slang. The act of expressing strong or reasoned opposition:
4. Slang. A strong, pleasant feeling of excitement or stimulation:
Informal: wallop.
5. Slang. A temporary concentration of interest:
Slang: trip.
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Translations
إرْتِدادرَفْسَه، لَبْطَهرَكْلَةٌسُرور، إنْفِعال فَرِحيَرْتَد
kopnoutkopnutíkop
sparksparketilbageslagrekylspænding
potkaistapotku
udaracudariti
élvezetet találmegrúgrúgrúgásvisszarúg
sparksparkaánægjaslá, gefa höggslag, högg
蹴り蹴る
차기(..을) 차다
atatrankaatšokti atgalgrubiai elgtis su kuoįspirtipradėti futbolo rungtynes
atsistatsitiensiespertpatīkams satraukumsspārdīt
lovi
kopnutiespätný úder
brcabrcnitiudarec
sparksparkakick
เตะการเตะ
لات
cú đáđá
kick
[kɪk]A. N
1. (gen) → patada f, puntapié m (Sport) → puntapié m, tiro m; (by animal) → coz f
what he needs is a good kick up the backside → lo que necesita es una buena patada en el trasero
to give sth/sb a kick → dar una patada a algo/algn
I gave him a kick in the pants → le di una patada en el trasero
he got or took a kick on the leg → le dieron una patada en la pierna
to take a kick at goal → tirar a puerta
it was a kick in the teeth for him (fig) → le sentó como una patada (en la barriga)
what he needs is a good kick up the backside → lo que necesita es una buena patada en el trasero
to give sth/sb a kick → dar una patada a algo/algn
I gave him a kick in the pants → le di una patada en el trasero
he got or took a kick on the leg → le dieron una patada en la pierna
to take a kick at goal → tirar a puerta
it was a kick in the teeth for him (fig) → le sentó como una patada (en la barriga)
2. [of firearm] → culatazo m
B. VT
1. [+ ball etc] → dar una patada or un puntapié a; [+ goal] → marcar; [+ person] → dar una patada a; [animal] → dar una coz a
he kicked the stone away → apartó la piedra de una patada
to kick sb downstairs → echar a algn escaleras abajo de una patada
to kick one's legs in the air → agitar las piernas
I could have kicked myself → ¡me hubiera dado de tortas!
to kick sth out of the way → quitar algo de en medio de una patada
she kicked the door shut → cerró la puerta de una patada
to kick the bucket → estirar la pata
to kick ass or butt (esp US) → joder al personal
to kick a man when he's down → dar a moro muerto gran lanzada
see also heel A1
he kicked the stone away → apartó la piedra de una patada
to kick sb downstairs → echar a algn escaleras abajo de una patada
to kick one's legs in the air → agitar las piernas
I could have kicked myself → ¡me hubiera dado de tortas!
to kick sth out of the way → quitar algo de en medio de una patada
she kicked the door shut → cerró la puerta de una patada
to kick the bucket → estirar la pata
to kick ass or butt (esp US) → joder al personal
to kick a man when he's down → dar a moro muerto gran lanzada
see also heel A1
C. VI
1. [person] → dar patadas or puntapiés; [baby] → patalear; [animal] → dar coces, cocear
to kick at → dar patadas a
she dragged the child off kicking and screaming → se llevó al niño a rastras
to kick at → dar patadas a
she dragged the child off kicking and screaming → se llevó al niño a rastras
kick about kick around
A. VT + ADV (gen) → dar patadas a; [+ idea] → darle vueltas a
to kick a ball about → divertirse dándole puntapiés a un balón de un lado para otro
to kick sb around (fig) → tratar a algn a patadas
he's been kicked about a lot → le han maltratado mucho
to kick a ball about → divertirse dándole puntapiés a un balón de un lado para otro
to kick sb around (fig) → tratar a algn a patadas
he's been kicked about a lot → le han maltratado mucho
B. VI + ADV it's kicking about here somewhere → anda por aquí en algún sitio
I kicked about in London for two years → anduve por Londres durante dos años
I kicked about in London for two years → anduve por Londres durante dos años
kick against VI + PREP → rebelarse contra
to kick against the pricks (lit) → dar coces contra el aguijón (fig) → tener una actitud rebelde
to kick against the pricks (lit) → dar coces contra el aguijón (fig) → tener una actitud rebelde
kick back
B. VT + ADV [+ ball] → devolver
kick in
A. VT + ADV
1. [+ door] → derribar or echar abajo a patadas; (= break) → romper a patadas
to kick sb's teeth in → romper la cara a algn
to kick sb's teeth in → romper la cara a algn
2. (US) (= contribute) → contribuir, apoquinar (Sp)
B. VI + ADV (US)
2. (= contribute) → contribuir, apoquinar (Sp)
kick off VI + ADV (Ftbl) → hacer el saque inicial (fig) [meeting etc] → empezar
kick out
A. VI + ADV [person] → dar patadas (at a) [animal] → dar coces (at a) to kick out against
see kick against
see kick against
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kick
[ˈkɪk] vt
[+ ball, stone] → donner un coup de pied dans; [+ person] → donner un coup de pied à
He kicked the ball hard → Il a donné un bon coup de pied dans le ballon.
He kicked me → Il m'a donné un coup de pied.
Nobody could kick a ball as hard as Bobby Charlton
BUT Personne n'avait une frappe aussi lourde que Bobby Charlton.
to kick sb when they are down → frapper un homme à terre
to kick o.s.
I could have kicked myself → Je me serais bouffé.
He kicked the ball hard → Il a donné un bon coup de pied dans le ballon.
He kicked me → Il m'a donné un coup de pied.
Nobody could kick a ball as hard as Bobby Charlton
BUT Personne n'avait une frappe aussi lourde que Bobby Charlton.
to kick sb when they are down → frapper un homme à terre
to kick o.s.
I could have kicked myself → Je me serais bouffé.
n
(by attacker) → coup m de pied
to give sb a kick (= strike) → donner un coup de pied à qn
to be a kick in the teeth → rester en travers de la gorge
to give sb a kick (= strike) → donner un coup de pied à qn
to be a kick in the teeth → rester en travers de la gorge
[rifle] → recul m
vi → traîner
to kick around some ideas → tester quelques idées
kick in
(= begin to take effect) → se mettre en marchekick off
vi
[footballer] → donner le coup d'envoi
The teams kicked off late because of crowd trouble → Le coup d'envoi fut donné tard à cause d'incidents dans la foule.
The teams kicked off late because of crowd trouble → Le coup d'envoi fut donné tard à cause d'incidents dans la foule.
(= start) → débuter
vt (= start) → donner le coup d'envoi à qch
Voters of Bath kicked him out in 1992 → Les électeurs de Bath l'ont viré en 1992.
His mother kicked him out → Sa mère l'a viré
to kick sb out of sth (= expel) [+ club, organization, country] → virer qn de qch
to kick up a fuss → faire du foin
Customers who kicked up a fuss have received refunds → Les clients qui ont fait du foin ont été remboursés.
to kick up a fuss about sth → faire du foin à propos de qch
to kick up a rumpus → faire du scandale
kick out
vt (= force to leave) → virer Voters of Bath kicked him out in 1992 → Les électeurs de Bath l'ont viré en 1992.
His mother kicked him out → Sa mère l'a viré
to kick sb out of sth (= expel) [+ club, organization, country] → virer qn de qch
kick up
vtto kick up a fuss → faire du foin
Customers who kicked up a fuss have received refunds → Les clients qui ont fait du foin ont été remboursés.
to kick up a fuss about sth → faire du foin à propos de qch
to kick up a rumpus → faire du scandale
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kick
n
(= act of kicking) → Tritt m, → Stoß m, → Kick m (inf); to take a kick at somebody/something → nach jdm/etw treten; to give something a kick → einer Sache (dat) → einen Tritt versetzen; he gave the ball a tremendous kick → er trat mit Wucht gegen den Ball; a tremendous kick by Beckenbauer → ein toller Schuss von Beckenbauer; to get a kick on the leg → einen Tritt ans Bein bekommen, gegen das or ans Bein getreten werden; what he needs is a good kick up the backside or in the pants (inf) → er braucht mal einen kräftigen Tritt in den Hintern (inf)
(inf: = thrill) she gets a kick out of it → es macht ihr einen Riesenspaß (inf); (physically) → sie verspürt einen Kitzel dabei; to do something for kicks → etw zum Spaß or Jux (inf) → or Fez (inf) → tun; just for kicks → nur aus Jux und Tollerei (inf); how do you get your kicks? → was machen Sie zu ihrem Vergnügen?
no pl (inf: = power to stimulate) → Feuer nt, → Pep m (inf); this drink hasn’t much kick in it → dieses Getränk ist ziemlich zahm (inf); he has plenty of kick left in him → er hat immer noch viel Pep (inf)
(of gun) → Rückstoß m
vi (person) → treten; (= struggle) → um sich treten; (baby, while sleeping) → strampeln; (animal) → austreten, ausschlagen; (dancer) → das Bein hochwerfen; (gun) → zurückstoßen or -schlagen, Rückstoß haben; (inf: engine) → stottern (inf); kicking and screaming (fig) → unter großem Protest; he kicked into third (inf) → er ging in den dritten (Gang)
vt
(person, horse) sb → treten, einen Tritt versetzen (+dat); door → treten gegen; football → kicken (inf); object → einen Tritt versetzen (+dat), → mit dem Fuß stoßen; to kick somebody’s backside → jdn in den Hintern treten; to kick somebody in the head/stomach → jdm gegen den Kopf/in den Bauch treten; to kick somebody in the teeth (fig) → jdn vor den Kopf stoßen (inf); to kick a goal → ein Tor schießen; to kick one’s legs in the air → die Beine in die Luft werfen; to kick the bucket (inf) → abkratzen (inf), → ins Gras beißen (inf); I could have kicked myself (inf) → ich hätte mich ohrfeigen können, ich hätte mir in den Hintern beißen können (inf)
(inf: = stop) to kick heroin → vom Heroin runterkommen (inf); to kick the habit → es sich (dat) → abgewöhnen
kick
:kick-ass
kickback
kickboxing
n → Kickboxen nt
kickdown
n → Kick-down m
kick
:kickoff
kickout
n
(Ftbl) → Abschlag m
(fig inf: = dismissal) → Rausschmiss m
kick-start(er)
n → Kickstarter m
kickturn
n (Ski) → Kehre f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
kick
[kɪk]1. vt (person) → dare or tirare calci a; (ball) → calciare; (subj, horse) → tirare un calcio a
to kick sb downstairs → scaraventare qn giù per le scale
to kick sth out of the way → spostare qc con un calcio
I could have kicked myself (fig) (fam) → mi sarei preso a schiaffi
to kick the bucket (fig) (fam) → tirare le cuoia
to kick a habit (fig) (fam) → liberarsi da un vizio
to kick sb downstairs → scaraventare qn giù per le scale
to kick sth out of the way → spostare qc con un calcio
I could have kicked myself (fig) (fam) → mi sarei preso a schiaffi
to kick the bucket (fig) (fam) → tirare le cuoia
to kick a habit (fig) (fam) → liberarsi da un vizio
2. vi (person) → dare calci, tirare calci; (baby, horse) → scalciare
to kick at sth → dare or tirare un calcio a qc
to kick at sth → dare or tirare un calcio a qc
3. n
a. (action) → calcio; (of firearm) → contraccolpo, rinculo
to take a kick at sth/sb → tirare un calcio a qc/qn
to give sth/sb a kick → dare un calcio a qc/qn
this cocktail's got a kick to it (fam) → è forte questo cocktail
it was a kick in the teeth for him (fig) (fam) → per lui è stato uno schiaffo morale
he needs a kick in the pants (fig) (fam) → ha bisogno di un bel calcio nel sedere
to take a kick at sth/sb → tirare un calcio a qc/qn
to give sth/sb a kick → dare un calcio a qc/qn
this cocktail's got a kick to it (fam) → è forte questo cocktail
it was a kick in the teeth for him (fig) (fam) → per lui è stato uno schiaffo morale
he needs a kick in the pants (fig) (fam) → ha bisogno di un bel calcio nel sedere
b. (fam) (thrill) he gets a kick out of it → ci prova un gusto matto
to do something for kicks → fare qc per divertimento
to do something for kicks → fare qc per divertimento
kick about kick around
2. vi + adv (fam) (object) → essere in giro
kick against vi + prep → lottare contro
kick back
1. vi + adv (gun) → rinculare
kick off vi + adv (Ftbl) → dare il calcio d'inizio (fig) (fam) (meeting) → cominciare
kick out
2. vt + adv (fig) (fam) to kick sb out (of) → cacciare qn via (da), buttare qn fuori (da)
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
kick
(kik) verb1. to hit or strike out with the foot. The child kicked his brother; He kicked the ball into the next garden; He kicked at the locked door; He kicked open the gate.
2. (of a gun) to jerk or spring back violently when fired.
noun1. a blow with the foot. The boy gave him a kick on the ankle; He was injured by a kick from a horse.
2. the springing back of a gun after it has been fired.
3. a pleasant thrill. She gets a kick out of making people happy.
kick about/around to treat badly or bully. The bigger boys are always kicking him around.
kick off to start a football game by kicking the ball: We kick off at 2.30 . ( noun ˈkick-off: The kick-off is at 2.30) kick up
to cause or start off (a fuss etc).
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
kick
→ رَكْلَةٌ, يَرْكُلُ kopnout, kopnutí spark, sparke treten, Tritt κλοτσιά, κλοτσώ dar patadas, patada potkaista, potku coup de pied, donner un coup de pied udarac, udariti calcio, dare un calcio 蹴り, 蹴る 차기, (..을) 차다 schop, schoppen spark, sparke kopnąć, kopnięcie chutar, chute, dar um pontapé, pontapé пинать, пинок spark, sparka เตะ, การเตะ tekme, tekmelemek cú đá, đá 踢Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
kick
n. patada, puntapié
v. patear, dar puntapiés; [addiction]
to ___ the habit [to abstain or stay away] → dejar la droga.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
kick
n patada; vt, vi patear, dar una patada, dar patadas; (fam, a habit) dejar (un vicio); Can you feel your baby kicking?..¿Siente las patadas de su bebé?; to — the bucket (fam) morirEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.