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kicking.

Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈkɪkɪŋ/
  1. Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.

    slang
    a kicking pair of jeans
    a kicking party
  2. Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).

    slang
    still kicking at 89 years old
  3. Actively ongoing and enjoyable.

    slang
noun/ˈkɪkɪŋ/
  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 great loss or defeat; licking.

    slang
  4. 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.

verb/ˈkɪkɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of kick

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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