KICK
/kɪk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of KICK
A hit or strike with the leg, foot or knee.
"A kick to the knee."
The action of swinging a foot or leg.
"The ballerina did a high kick and a leap."
Something that tickles the fancy; something fun or amusing.
"I finally saw the show. What a kick!"
To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.
"Did you kick your brother?"
To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.
"He enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the kickline kick."
To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.
"Kick the ball into the goal."
One who kicks.
One who takes kicks.
Examples of KICK in a Sentence
- "A kick to the knee."
- "The ballerina did a high kick and a leap."
- "I finally saw the show. What a kick!"
- "Did you kick your brother?"
Word Details
Is KICK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KICK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like KICK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for KICK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | i | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 14 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KICK
2 words from the letters in KICK
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use KICK in Word Games
KICK is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: KICK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KICK to find 2 additional valid words.