Kicks: meaning, definitions and examples
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kicks
[ kɪks ]
sports
A kick is an act of striking the ball with the foot.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He took a powerful kick at the ball.
- She scored with a spectacular kick.
informal
A sudden feeling or urge to do something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I got a kick out of watching that movie.
- She gets a kick out of trying new things.
Translations
Translations of the word "kicks" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chutes
🇮🇳 लातें
🇩🇪 Tritte
🇮🇩 tendangan
🇺🇦 удари ногою
🇵🇱 kopnięcia
🇯🇵 キック
🇫🇷 coups de pied
🇪🇸 patadas
🇹🇷 tekmeler
🇰🇷 발차기
🇸🇦 ركلات
🇨🇿 kopy
🇸🇰 kopy
🇨🇳 踢
🇸🇮 brce
🇮🇸 spörk
🇰🇿 тепкілер
🇬🇪 დარტყმები
🇦🇿 təpiklər
🇲🇽 patadas
Word origin
The word 'kick' originated from the Old English word 'cicen', meaning 'to thrust out the foot'. Over time, it evolved to represent various actions involving the foot, from striking a ball to expressing excitement. The modern usage of 'kick' reflects its diverse applications in sports, informal language, and everyday expressions.