adj

kicking

KIH-kihng

adj

Still lively, active, or in good working order — often in the phrase "alive and kicking."

"Despite the rumors, the old business is still alive and kicking."

noun

The act of striking with the foot, or repeated blows delivered with the feet.

"The horse's kicking damaged the stable door."

How to Use Kicking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something still going strong, or refers to the action of striking out with the feet.

Common pairings

alive and kicking kicking and screaming

kickings plural

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Despite the rumors, the old business is still alive and _____.

The present-participle form of "kick," used as both a verb form and an adjective for ongoing energy or vitality.

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peng top-notch living vital absolute dead important quick alive animated sexy