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kicking

Syllabification: (kick·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈkikiNG/
Definition of kicking

noun

  • a punishment or assault in which the victim is kicked repeatedly:they gave him a good kicking

adjective

informal
  • (especially of music) lively and exciting:their seriously kicking debut, “Paradise.”

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