Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The act of delivering a blow with the foot.
- noun alive and vigorously active.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective slang (often kickin') Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.
- adjective slang
Alive ,active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking) - noun The action of the verb to
kick . - noun A violent assault involving repeated kicks.
- verb Present participle of
kick .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the act of delivering a blow with the foot
- noun a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
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Examples
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"Not kicking, I wouldn't say _kicking_, Mr. Hicks, but it has been suggested -- I have been thinking that it might be _pleasanter_ for you and Red to have your own table."
The Dude Wrangler Caroline Lockhart 1916
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It must be that you think "kicking" is your throwing a hissy fit and never supporting your claims.
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And a specialy thanks to the many of you who've shared links to these pieces on Twitter: @padmasree, @timoreillywereinstrumental in kicking off the broader conversation around the recent Google post, and it was really gratifying to see @wilw find a quote in my Free Criticism essay that really seems to have struck a nerve.
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Lastly, let's not forget that CNN just like MSNBC did their part in kicking the better candidate-Hillary Clinton-to the curb.
Clinton: No truth to rumor she is considering New York gov run 2009
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Those interested in kicking the tyres really hard on Flash crashes and reporting back to Mozilla should give it a go, as should anyone developing extensions or testing site compatibility.
Firefox 4.0 Alpha 2 Showcases Chrome-Like Plugins | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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And a specialy thanks to the many of you who've shared links to these pieces on Twitter: @padmasree, @timoreillywereinstrumental in kicking off the broader conversation around the recent Google post, and it was really gratifying to see @wilw find a quote in my Free Criticism essay that really seems to have struck a nerve.
Anil Dash 2009
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It resulted in kicking out an incompetent Republican president and reclaiming Congress for the Democrats.
GOP senator warns of 'minor revolution' over health care 2009
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I would like to point out at this juncture that a sense of direction is worth cultivating vis-a-vis the goal that is yours and the goal that is theirs; inviting as it may be, there is no point in kicking the ball into your own goal, and nor should you congratulate and pat on the back anyone who achieves this feat.
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Just like those ads that ask you to “call youy congressman and tell them puppy-kicking is not okay” are really just weighing in on anumal cruelty!
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Causes of 'Flash Crash' While regulators are emphasizing the role a single trade played in kicking off the May 6 "flash crash," some are arguing that takes the focus away from the broader, underlying causes of the stock market's failure that afternoon.
Debate Swirls Around Tom Lauricella 2010
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