kick
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: kickspast: kickedpp: kickeding: kickingcomp: nullsup: null
The word carries a strong sense of sudden, explosive energy. Whether it is a physical strike or a psychological thrill, there is an element of impact and sharp release. It suggests a forceful redirection of energy from a point of tension to a target. In a behavioral sense, using the word to describe quitting a habit implies a violent or decisive break rather than a gradual fade. It suggests a struggle where the person actively fights to expel the addiction from their life, mirroring the physical act of pushing something away with force.
Countable when referring to a specific strike or a thrill (a kick in the ribs). Uncountable when referring to the general action of kicking.