kick
UK: kɪk | US: kɪk
v. to strike or propel forcibly with the foot
n. an act of kicking
n. (informal) a sudden strong interest or excitement (e.g., "get a kick out of")
n. (sports) a method of propelling a ball in games like soccer or football
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The word "kick" originates from Middle English kiken, likely of Scandinavian influence (compare Old Norse kikna, meaning "to bend backward"). Its core meaning of striking with the foot has remained consistent, though it later expanded metaphorically (e.g., "kicking a habit") and into sports terminology.
He accidentally kicked the ball into the neighbor’s yard.
The horse kicked its hind legs in protest.
She gets a kick out of solving difficult puzzles.
The player scored with a powerful kick.
He decided to kick his smoking habit last year.