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kick

kick

1 7.6
A complaint about something you do not like
  • noun
  • /kɪk/
  • Informal
: queja
  • Her kick regarding the long hours prompted the manager to consider adjusting the work schedule.

Examples

Synonyms

beef
vskick
  • Slang
110 8.0

A complaint or argument between people

is a simple objection and not necessarily a personal ongoing conflict
gripe
vskick
  • Informal
25 6.5

A complaint about a small problem that bothers you

is used for complaints more generally not only small matters
bitch
vskick
  • NSFW
16 8.1

An informal complaint about something that annoys you

is a more neutral informal objection without harsh personal anger
squawk
vskick
  • Informal
1 6.3

A short angry complaint about something people dislike

is the general informal word for any complaint or objection

Antonyms

261 1.0

A sign that someone thinks a person or thing is good

125 2.7

Being approved or welcomed by other people

Idioms

21 8.6

Get rid of someone or something you no longer want

9 8.6

To die, said in casual or joking speech

8 4.2

Stop doing something bad you do often, for example smoking

7 6.7

To look at and try something before you decide to buy or use it

kick in the butt
  • Offensive
6 7.9

A kick to the behind that punishes someone

6 7.4

A very bad disappointment that makes you feel hurt and unfairly treated

3 6.4

Complain loudly about something small

on a kick
  • Informal
3 8.4

Having a strong interest in one activity for a short time

2 9.9

To do very well and act confidently, often in a forceful way

2 9.3

Play loud, energetic music to make people excited

1 8.8

Beat someone by a lot

To treat someone badly when they already have problems

Try again to do something after failing

To resist authority in a way that is useless and makes things worse

dog to kick
  • Informal
9.9

A person unfairly blamed when something goes wrong

Waste effort arguing about something everyone already agrees with

7.8

To wait doing nothing because you are delayed or bored

Suddenly stop seeing or talking to someone

7.2

To have fun and forget your worries

Compounds

free kick
  • Specialized
6 2.3

A kick given to a team after the other team breaks a rule, taken without nearby opponents

extra kick
  • Informal
3 3.5

A small spicy taste or sudden energy that makes something more exciting

3 2.4

A kick in football taken from the corner after a defender last touched the ball for the attacking team

kick start
  • Specialized
2 4.7

A lever on a motorcycle that you press with your foot to start the engine

1 3.6

A kick by the defending team from the goal area to restart play after the ball crosses the goal line

1 6.6

An attempt to score by kicking the ball between the goalposts

kick-out
  • Specialized
1 4.8

A kick that a goalkeeper makes to send the ball back into play

1 8.2

A skiing move where you lift one ski and turn to go the other way while standing

scissors kick
  • Specialized
1 4.3

A swimming leg movement that opens and closes the legs to move the body forward in sidestroke

kick up
  • Specialized
1 6.9

A quick move that sends both legs over your head to start a handstand

kick pleat
  • Specialized
1 7.9

A short fold at the back of a straight skirt or coat that lets you walk easily

1 4.0

The act of forcing someone to leave a place or group

dolphin kick
  • Specialized
1 4.0

A swimming move used underwater in which both legs move up and down together in a smooth wave

flutter kick
  • Specialized
1 3.4

A fast up-and-down kick with straight legs used in freestyle and backstroke

kick plate
  • Specialized
1 3.3

A metal or plastic strip fixed to the bottom of a door to protect it from scuff marks

place kick
  • Specialized
1 3.8

A kick in sports like football where the ball is placed on the ground to score or restart play

frog kick
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A swimming movement where you pull your knees up, straighten your legs, and push them together like a frog

1 4.9

A strong spicy taste like black pepper that feels sharp in the mouth

A repeated leg movement in swimming that pushes the body forward

kick starter
  • Specialized
1 4.7

A lever on a motorcycle you push with your foot to start the motor

9.9

A chaotic rushed situation that happens because of poor planning

kick plate
  • Specialized
4.6

A removable panel at the bottom of an appliance or door that protects it and gives access to parts inside

How Strong

outcry
51 4.6
to protest
383 3.2
objection
318 3.6
kick
  • Informal
1 7.6
complaint
718 1.4
to gripe
  • Informal
25 5.6

Surface Forms

kick singular
kicks plural

Etymology

Kick meaning a complaint comes from the older idea of 'kicking against' something, that is, showing resistance or protest. So a kick can be a small objection or complaint about something.