What does "kicking" mean?

The action of the verb to kick.

What is a synonym for "kicking"?

Common synonyms include: a+, a-plus, above ground, alive, alive and kicking, animate.

//ˈkɪkɪŋ// adj, noun, verb, slang

adj, noun, verb, slang ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
The action of the verb to kick.
"In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed."
2
the act of delivering a blow with the foot wordnet
3
A violent assault involving repeated kicks.
"The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking."
4
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics wordnet
5
A great loss or defeat; licking. slang
"It’s always fun when something massive comes along and sweeps the board, giving everything else a thoroughly good kicking – think Titanic, The Silence of the Lambs, or Lord of the Rings. There’s a sort of deranged, gluttonous feeling, a perverse glee in seeing so many dreams trampled on by a massive cultural juggernaut."

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A performance art that is a mix of dance footwork, acrobatic maneuver, and martial arts kicks, drawn from a variety of disciplines. Used in stage dance choreography and staged fight choreography.

Verb

Adjective

1
Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable. slang
"a kicking pair of jeans"
2
Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking). slang
"still kicking at 89"
3
Actively ongoing and enjoyable. slang