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can-kickings

can-kickings is the plural of can-kicking.

Meaning of can-kicking

Noun

can-kicking (usually uncountable, plural can-kickings)

  1. (literally, usually) The act of kicking a can down the road.
  2. (figuratively, usually) The act or habit of avoiding or postponing a decision or action.

Questions about can-kickings

What is can-kickings the plural of?
Can-kickings is the plural of can-kicking.

Words near can-kickings in the dictionary

  1. can-doer
  2. can-doers
  3. can-eater
  4. can-eaters
  5. can-kicking
  6. can-kickings
  7. Can-oling
  8. can-opener
  9. can-openers
  10. Can-untog
  11. Can.

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