kick in


Definition: Meaning of, kick in in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kɪk ɪn /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
kick in kicked in kicked in
Present Participle Third Person Singular
kicking in kicks in
  1. [intransitive] informal to start to have an effect
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  2. [intransitive/transitive] American English to give something, especially money
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  3. kick someone’s face / teeth / head in to hurt someone badly by kicking them
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  4. kick the door in to break a door by kicking it
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kick in used in phrases

  • kick in the butt (noun)
    1. punishment inflicted by kicking the victim in the behind
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