GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Kick, v. i.
- To thrust out the foot or feet with violence; to strike out with the foot or feet, as in defense or in bad temper; esp., to strike backward, as a horse does, or to have a habit of doing so. Hence, (figuratively): To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to spurn.1913 Webster
I should kick, being kicked.
Shak.1913 Webster - To recoil; -- said of a musket, cannon, etc.; also called kick back.1913 Webster
- (Football) To make a kick as an offensive play.PJC
- To complain strenuously; to object vigorously.PJC
- To resist.PJC
- To thrust out the foot or feet with violence; to strike out with the foot or feet, as in defense or in bad temper; esp., to strike backward, as a horse does, or to have a habit of doing so. Hence, (figuratively): To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to spurn.
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kick back , v. i. To recoil; -- of guns and machines.PJC
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kick back , v. t. To pay (a kickback); as, they kicked back five percent of the sales price.PJC