adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Lively, exciting, thrilling.
2. 2
   Characterised by kicking motions.

   "a kicky dance routine"

3. 3
   Describing a wicket that sometimes causes the ball to kick (bounce unevenly).

Synonyms

All synonyms

excitingexhilaratingpulse-pounding

Antonyms

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dreich

Etymology

From kick + -y.

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