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kick

kick

116 7.6
A complaint about something you do not like
  • noun
  • /kɪk/
  • Informal
translation icon : queja
  • Her kick regarding the long hours prompted the manager to consider adjusting the work schedule.

Examples

Synonyms

beef
vskick
  • Slang
138 8.0

A complaint or argument between people

is a simple objection and not necessarily a personal ongoing conflict
bitch
vskick
  • NSFW
88 8.1

An informal complaint about something that annoys you

is a more neutral informal objection without harsh personal anger
gripe
vskick
  • Informal
28 6.5

A complaint about a small problem that bothers you

is used for complaints more generally not only small matters
squawk
vskick
  • Informal
3 6.3

A short angry complaint about something people dislike

is the general informal word for any complaint or objection

Antonyms

220 1.0

A sign that someone thinks a person or thing is good

104 2.7

Being approved or welcomed by other people

Idioms

12 9.4

Suddenly stop seeing or talking to someone

7 8.6

To die, said in casual or joking speech

7 8.6

Get rid of someone or something you no longer want

5 4.2

Stop doing something bad you do often, for example smoking

3 7.4

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

3 7.2

To have fun and forget your worries

3 6.7

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

3 9.9

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

kick in the butt
  • Offensive
2 7.9

A kick to the behind that punishes someone

2 6.4

Complain loudly about something small

To treat someone badly when they already have problems

1 9.3

Play loud, energetic music to make people excited

1 8.8

Beat someone by a lot

on a kick
  • Informal
1 8.4

Having a strong interest in one activity for a short time

dog to kick
  • Informal
9.9

A person unfairly blamed when something goes wrong

Waste effort arguing about something everyone already agrees with

Try again to do something after failing

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

7.8

To wait doing nothing because you are delayed or bored

Compounds

14 4.0

The act of forcing someone to leave a place or group

free kick
  • Specialized
7 2.3

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

3 2.4

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

kick up
  • Specialized
1 6.9

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

kick-out
  • Specialized
1 4.8

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

extra kick
  • Informal
1 3.5

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

1 3.6

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

1 8.2

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

dolphin kick
  • Specialized
4.0

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

flutter kick
  • Specialized
3.4

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

frog kick
  • Specialized
3.5

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

9.9

A chaotic rushed situation that happens because of poor planning

kick plate
  • Specialized
3.3

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

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

kick pleat
  • Specialized
7.9

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

kick start
  • Specialized
4.7

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

kick starter
  • Specialized
4.7

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

6.6

An attempt to score by kicking the ball between the goalposts

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

place kick
  • Specialized
3.8

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

scissors kick
  • Specialized
4.3

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

A repeated leg movement in swimming that pushes the body forward

How Strong

outcry
52 4.6
to protest
283 3.2
objection
292 3.6
kick
  • Informal
116 7.6
complaint
564 1.4
to gripe
  • Informal
38 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.