Definition of kick

kickverb

đá, cú đá

/kɪk/

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The word "kick" has a fascinating etymology. It originated in the 13th century from the Old Norse word "kikka," which means "to strike or give a kick." This Norse word is thought to be related to the Proto-Germanic word "*kikkiz," which is also the source of the Modern English word "kick" as well as the German word "kicken" (to kick). The noun "kick" emerged in the 14th century, originally referring to the act of kicking, but also to the object kicked, such as a football or a ball in general. The verb "to kick" has also developed various meanings over the centuries, including "to send with a kick" (as in a horse kicking a stone), "to strike or hit with the foot," and "to give a sudden movement or energy." Throughout its history, the word "kick" has maintained its connection to physical movement, striking, or giving a sudden thrust. Today, it remains a versatile and widely used word in everyday language.

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to hit somebody/something with your foot

dùng chân đánh ai/cái gì

Example:
  • Stop kicking—it hurts!

    Đừng đá nữa - đau quá!

  • She was punched and kicked by her attackers.

    Cô đã bị những kẻ tấn công đấm và đá.

  • The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard.

    Các cậu bé đang đá một quả bóng quanh sân.

  • Vandals had kicked the door down.

    Những kẻ phá hoại đã đá sập cửa.

  • She had to kick the door open because her hands were full.

    Cô phải đá tung cánh cửa vì tay cô đang bận.

  • She kicked at the loose pebbles by the roadside.

    Cô đá vào những viên sỏi rời rạc bên đường.

Extra examples:
  • Don't kick the ball too hard.

    Đừng đá bóng quá mạnh.

  • He was sent off for deliberately kicking an Italian player.

    Anh ta bị đuổi khỏi sân vì cố tình đá một cầu thủ Ý.

  • They threw him to the ground and kicked him hard in the stomach.

    Họ ném anh xuống đất và đá thật mạnh vào bụng anh.

  • Marcia gently kicked the horse again to make it trot.

    Bà Marcia nhẹ nhàng đá con ngựa lần nữa cho nó chạy nước kiệu.

  • She could feel the baby kicking against her stomach wall.

    Cô có thể cảm thấy đứa bé đá vào thành bụng mình.

  • She kicked at the loose pebbles by the roadside.

    Cô đá vào những viên sỏi rời rạc bên đường.

  • Abe roared and kicked over a table.

    Abe gầm lên và đá đổ một cái bàn.

  • She kicked me on the knee.

    Cô ấy đá vào đầu gối tôi.

  • Suddenly the far door was kicked open.

    Đột nhiên cánh cửa phía xa bị đá mở.

  • He got up angrily and kicked the chair over.

    Anh tức giận đứng dậy và đá văng cái ghế ra.

to move your legs as if you were kicking something

di chuyển chân của bạn như thể bạn đang đá một cái gì đó

Example:
  • The child was dragged away, kicking and screaming.

    Đứa trẻ bị kéo đi, đá và la hét.

  • The dancers kicked their legs in the air.

    Các vũ công đá chân lên không trung.

Extra examples:
  • He rolled over in the sand, kicking wildly.

    Anh lăn lộn trên cát, đá điên cuồng.

  • I tried to dive back under, kicking with my legs.

    Tôi cố gắng lặn xuống dưới, đá bằng chân.

  • I was carried upstairs, arms waving and legs kicking.

    Tôi được bế lên lầu, vẫy tay và đá chân.

  • The little boy was now lying on his back kicking his legs in the air.

    Cậu bé lúc này đang nằm ngửa và đá chân lên không trung.

to be annoyed with yourself because you have done something stupid, missed an opportunity, etc.

khó chịu với chính mình vì bạn đã làm điều gì đó ngu ngốc, bỏ lỡ một cơ hội, v.v.

Example:
  • He'll kick himself when he finds out he could have had the job.

    Anh ta sẽ tự trách mình khi phát hiện ra mình có thể có được công việc đó.

Extra examples:
  • I could kick myself for being so stupid.

    Tôi có thể tự đá mình vì quá ngu ngốc.

  • I mentally kicked myself for missing such an opportunity.

    Tôi tự trách mình vì đã bỏ lỡ một cơ hội như vậy.

to score points by kicking the ball

ghi điểm bằng cách đá bóng

Example:
  • to kick a penalty/goal

    đá phạt đền/bàn thắng

  • He kicked 23 points, ensuring victory for New Zealand.

    Anh đá chính 23 điểm, bảo đảm chiến thắng cho New Zealand.

Related words and phrases

to stop doing something harmful that you have done for a long time

ngừng làm điều gì đó có hại mà bạn đã làm trong một thời gian dài

Example:
  • He had been smoking for 15 years and wanted to kick the habit.

    Anh ta đã hút thuốc được 15 năm và muốn từ bỏ thói quen này.

  • to kick the drug/booze

    bỏ ma túy/rượu

Related words and phrases

Idioms

alive and kicking
very active, healthy or popular
  • My mother is still alive and kicking.
    • beat/kick (the) hell out of somebody/something | knock hell out of somebody/something
    (informal)to hit somebody/something very hard
  • He was a dirty player and loved to kick hell out of the opposition.
    • kick (some) ass/butt
    to act in a way that is aggressive or full of energy
    to succeed or win in an impressive way
    kick (some/somebody’s) ass
    (North American English, taboo, slang)to punish or defeat somebody
    kick the bucket
    (informal or humorous)to die
    kick the can (down the road)
    (informal)to delay dealing with a problem
  • This is another attempt to kick the can down the road and leave it to the next generation.
    • kick your heels
    (British English)to have nothing to do while you are waiting for somebody/something
  • We were kicking our heels, waiting for some customers.
    • (drag somebody) kicking and screaming
    (informal)if you drag somebody kicking and screaming to do something, they only do it with great protests because they don't really want to do it at all
  • The president had to be dragged kicking and screaming to the signing ceremony.
    • kick somebody in the teeth
    to treat somebody badly or fail to give them help when they need it
    kick something into the long grass/into touch
    (British English)to reject something or treat it as not important; to stop dealing with a problem
  • He tends to deal with disputes by kicking them into the long grass.
    • kick over the traces
    (British English, old-fashioned)to start to behave badly and refuse to accept any discipline or control
    kick the tyres
    (especially North American English, informal)to test the quality of something to see whether it is suitable for you before you buy it
    kick up a fuss, stink, etc.
    (informal)to complain loudly about something
  • They’ll usually give you your money back if you threaten to kick up a stink.
    • kick up your heels
    (especially North American English, informal)to be relaxed and enjoy yourself
    kick somebody upstairs
    (informal)to move somebody to a job that seems to be more important but that actually has less power or influence
    kick somebody when they’re down
    to continue to hurt somebody when they are already defeated, etc.