kicking

/ˈkɪkɪŋ/
noun

The action of the verb to kick.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Noun 3 meanings

  1. The action of the verb to kick.

    “In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed.”

  2. A violent assault involving repeated kicks.

    “The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking.”

  3. A performance art that is a mix of dance footwork, acrobatic maneuver, and martial arts kicks, drawn from a variety of disciplines. Used in stage dance choreography and staged fight choreography.

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KICKING at a glance

KICKING has 7 letters and scores 18 points in Scrabble (K 5 + I 1 + C 3 + K 5 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2) and 21 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,418 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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  • PICKING16
  • LICKING14
  • TICKING14
  • WICKING17
  • NICKING14
  • SICKING14
  • KINKING16
  • RICKING14
  • KECKING18
  • KIRKING16

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