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kick

noun
  1. the act of delivering a blow with the foot
    “They gave the ball a powerful kick before running down the field.”
    bootkicking
  2. a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
    “the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements”
    kicking
  3. the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink, or certain drugs
    “A sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick.”
  4. informal terms for objecting
    bitchbeefgripesquawk
  5. the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
    recoil
  6. the swift release of a store of affective force
    bootchargethrillflushrushbang
verb
  1. express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    plainkvetchcomplainsound offquetch
  2. make a goal
    “The kicker kicked the extra point after the touchdown.”
  3. stop consuming
    “kick a habit”
    give up
  4. strike with the foot
    “I kicked the stone down the road.”
  5. spring back, as from a forceful thrust
    “The gun kicked back into my shoulder”
    recoil
  6. drive or propel with the foot
  7. thrash about or strike out with the feet
  8. kick a leg up