noun
kicks
kihks
noun
1
Informal word for shoes, especially stylish sneakers.
"He showed off his new kicks at the party."
"Those are some fresh kicks you're wearing."
How to Use Kicks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for shoes, particularly trainers or sneakers.
When to use it
Informal — mainly used in casual speech and sneaker culture, not in formal writing.
Common pairings
fresh kicks
a pair of kicks
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Etymology
Plural of "kick," slang usage that emerged in American English referring to footwear.