kick

The act of delivering a blow with the foot.

“he gave the ball a powerful kick”

“the team's kicking was excellent”

The sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs).

“a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick”

Informal terms for objecting.

The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired.

A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics.

“the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements”

“the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him”

The swift release of a store of affective force.

“he does it for kicks”

Kick a leg up.

Make a goal.

“He kicked the extra point after touchdown”

Strike with the foot.

“The boy kicked the dog”

Thrash about or strike out with the feet.

Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness.

“She has a lot to kick about”

Stop consuming.

“kick a habit”

Spring back, as from a forceful thrust.

“The gun kicked back into my shoulder”

Drive or propel with the foot.