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kick

verbinformalvery common/ʃuˈtaɾ/chu·tar

Definition

1

To strike with the foot, especially a ball in soccer; also used figuratively to mean guessing.

Usage examples

The player kicked the ball towards the goal.
I'll kick the answer and see if I get it right.

Synonyms

Common combinations

kick the ballkick at goaltake a kick

Idiomatic expressions

  • kick into touch (avoid an issue)