kick

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to stop doing something that is bad for you, like a habit.

v. to overcome or free oneself from a persistent habit or addiction.

“He finally managed to kick his habit of drinking too much coffee.”

“Medical professionals often suggest that patients join support groups when they are trying to kick a long-term smoking addiction.”

B1 · Intermediate Computing Informal

v. to force someone to leave a group, a game, or an online chat.

v. to summarily eject a participant from a group or an online activity.

日本語:キックする※

“The moderator had to kick the user for being rude to others.”

“The server administrator decided to kick several players who were consistently violating the community guidelines regarding fair play.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. an act of hitting something with your foot.

n. a blow or forceful strike delivered with the foot or leg.

“He gave the door a hard kick when it wouldn't open.”

“The horse delivered a powerful kick to the stable door, startling the nearby farmhands.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a feeling of excitement, energy, or pleasure.

n. a surge of pleasurable excitement or a temporary thrill.

“She gets a real kick out of seeing her students succeed.”

“Many adrenaline junkies get a kick out of skydiving, despite the obvious risks involved in the sport.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Cooking Informal

n. a strong, spicy, or sharp taste in food or drink.

n. a pungent or spicy quality that provides a sharp stimulus to the palate.

“The ginger gives this fresh juice a nice little kick.”

“The chef added a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce to give it an extra kick without overpowering the delicate flavours of the seafood.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical

n. the sudden backward movement of a gun when it is fired.

n. the reactive backward spring or recoil of a firearm upon discharge.

“The rifle had a powerful kick that surprised the new shooter.”

“Experienced marksmen learn to compensate for the kick of a high-calibre weapon to maintain accuracy during rapid fire.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun Slang

n. a pair of shoes, especially sneakers.

n. a slang term for footwear, typically referring to fashionable or athletic sneakers.

“He just bought a brand new pair of kicks for the basketball season.”

“The collector spent thousands of dollars on limited-edition kicks that he intended to keep in pristine condition.”