1. To strike with the foot: kicked the wall in frustration. 2. To propel by striking with the foot: kick a ball. 3. To spring back against suddenly: The rifle kicked my shoulder when I fired it. 4. Sports To score (a goal or point) by kicking a ball.
to be actively or vigorously involved: He's still alive and kicking. kick about, to move from place to place frequently: He kicked about a good deal before settling down.
(British English) to reject something or treat it as not important; to stop dealing with a problem He tends to deal with disputes by kicking them into the long grass.
(slang) Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking). (slang, of a party or event) Actively ongoing and enjoyable. The action of the verb to kick. In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed. A violent assault involving repeated kicks. The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking.