Canadian French Meaning of kick

coup de pied

Other Canadian French words related to coup de pied

Definitions and Meaning of kick in English

Wordnet

kick (n)

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

the swift release of a store of affective force

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

informal terms for objecting

the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

Wordnet

kick (v)

drive or propel with the foot

thrash about or strike out with the feet

strike with the foot

kick a leg up

spring back, as from a forceful thrust

stop consuming

make a goal

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

Webster

kick (v. t.)

To strike, thrust, or hit violently with the foot; as, a horse kicks a groom; a man kicks a dog.

Webster

kick (v. i.)

To thrust out the foot or feet with violence; to strike out with the foot or feet, as in defense or in bad temper; esp., to strike backward, as a horse does, or to have a habit of doing so. Hence, figuratively: To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to spurn.

To recoil; -- said of a musket, cannon, etc.

Webster

kick (n.)

A blow with the foot or feet; a striking or thrust with the foot.

The projection on the tang of the blade of a pocket knife, which prevents the edge of the blade from striking the spring. See Illust. of Pocketknife.

A projection in a mold, to form a depression in the surface of the brick.

The recoil of a musket or other firearm, when discharged.

FAQs About the word kick

coup de pied

the act of delivering a blow with the foot, the swift release of a store of affective force, the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired, informal terms for obj

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accepter,ours,délice,endurer,se réjouir,prendre,tolérer,applaudir,encouragements,complimenté

kichil => (petit) [pəˈti], kichai => kichai, kichaga => kichaga, kiby => kibbeh, kibosh => kibosh,