verb
- past tense of kick; struck with the foot
- past tense of kick; stopped doing something, especially a bad habit
- past tense of kick; forced someone to leave
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
Examples
- She kicked the ball into the goal.
- He kicked the door open in frustration.
- The horse kicked when startled.
- She finally kicked her smoking habit.
- They kicked him out of the club for breaking rules.
- The engine kicked into gear smoothly.
- He kicked himself for forgetting the appointment.