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kick ass
Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.kick K0053700 (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.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.Phrasal Verbs: 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 back1. 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 in1. 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 off1. 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 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.Idioms: 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.]kick ass vb (intr) to be impressive, esp in a forceful way: pop music that kicks ass. adj forceful, aggressive, and impressive. Also (chiefly Austral): kick-arse kick ass
Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.kick ass1. verb, rude slang To defeat someone or something decisively. In this usage, a possessive noun or pronoun is used between "kick" and "ass." We weren't prepared for that game, and the other team kicked our asses.2. verb, rude slang To physically attack one; to beat one up. In this usage, a possessive noun or pronoun is used between "kick" and "ass." I'll kick your ass if I ever see you talking to my girlfriend again.3. verb, rude slang To be very effective or successful. This new strategy is really kicking ass and keeping the groundhogs away from my vegetable garden!4. verb, rude slang To be excellent or exceptional. That move kicked ass! All movies should be like that!5. verb, rude slang To motivate one or shock one out of complacency. In this usage, a possessive noun or pronoun is used between "kick" and "ass." The professor's speech today kind of kicked my ass and made me realize I need to start applying myself.6. adjective, rude slang Excellent or exceptional; awesome. In this usage, the phrase is hyphenated or spelled as one word. That was a pretty kick-ass roller coaster. Whoa, check out that kickass bike.See also: ass, kickkick ass and kick buttSl. to actively motivate people to do something. It looks like I'm going to have to kick ass to get people moving around here.See also: ass, kickkick assAlso, kick butt. Punish or discipline harshly; also, defeat soundly. For example, That foreman's furious; he's going to kick ass before the day is over, or Our team is out to kick butt today. [ Vulgar slang; 1940s] See also: ass, kickkick ass or kick butt mainly AMERICAN, INFORMAL, RUDECOMMON1. If a person in authority kicks ass, they behave in a strict and forceful way towards people in order to make them do things. We're going to kick ass to make sure that these departments deliver when they say they will. This guy was in charge. He was kicking butt.2. If you kick ass, you do something in a very impressive and exciting way. I wouldn't do the show if I thought we were going to suck. But I know we're gonna kick ass. He was sold to America as a star who could really kick butt.See also: ass, kickkick someone's ass or kick someone's butt mainly AMERICAN, INFORMAL, RUDE1. If someone kicks your ass, they attack you or punish you. Dad would have kicked my ass for allowing you to sleep here. We can kick his butt if he gets out of line.2. If someone kicks your ass, they defeat you easily in a competition. There are guys who won't qualify for the Open who could kick my ass most days. The Chicago team played tough there, let's kick their butt when they come here. Note: `Ass' and `butt' are informal American words for `bottom'. See also: ass, kickkick (some) ass (or butt) act in a forceful or aggressive manner. North American vulgar slang 1995 Martin Amis Information You got to come on strong. Talk big and kick ass. See also: ass, kickkick someone's ass (or butt) dominate, beat, or defeat someone. North American vulgar slangSee also: ass, kickkick (some/somebody’s) ˈass/ˈbutt (taboo, slang, American English) act in a very firm, controlling or aggressive manner: Now let’s kick some butt! ▶ ˈkick-ass adj. (taboo, slang, American English) very good: a kick-ass rock bandSee also: ass, butt, kickkick ass and kick butt tv. to actively motivate people to do something. (Usually objectionable.) It looks like I’m going to have to kick ass to get people moving around here. Do I need to get you guys down here and kick butt to get you to play ball like the team you are supposed to be? See also: ass, kickkick-ass and bust-ass1. mod. powerful and vigorous. (Usually objectionable.) The guy’s a real bust-ass bastard! 2. mod. really fine; excellent; cool. (Usually objectionable.) That was a real kick-ass party you had the other night! kick ass/butt Vulgar Slang To take forceful or harsh measures to achieve an objective.See also: ass, kickEncyclopediaSeekickAcronymsSeeKA |