kicks
English meaning: Kicks
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'kick': used when he, she, or it does the action of kick.
Example
“The baby kicks her legs happily whenever she hears her favourite cheerful song.”
Another example: “The medicine kicks in about twenty minutes after you take it.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral to informal; third-person singular of 'kick'. Covers striking with the foot and idioms like 'kicks in' (takes effect) and 'kicks off' (starts; UK informal: becomes violent).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
Of uncertain origin, first recorded in Middle English as 'kiken'.
Synonyms
- boots
- strikes
- punts
Related Words
Common Collocations
- kicks the ball
- kicks in
- kicks off
- kicks himself
- kicks back
Word Forms
kick (v); kicked; kicks; kicking; kick (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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