Phrase guide

kick about

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

Synonym of kick around.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: kick around

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

be around; be alive or active

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Does the old man still kick around?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: kick around, knock about

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: exist, be

History

Etymology

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