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kicking around

kicking around is the present participle and gerund of kick around.

Meaning of kick around

Verb

kick around (third-person singular simple present kicks around, present participle kicking around, simple past and past participle kicked around)

  1. To abuse or mistreat; to bully; to be rough with.
    • Don't be afraid to kick it around a little. It is sturdy.
  2. (continuative, present, usually) To wander loose; to float around; to hang around; to exist; to remain unexploited or unused.
    • Is this your pen I found kicking around in my drawer?
  3. To discuss informally; to consider or distribute.
    • to kick around ideas

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Questions about kicking around

What is kicking around the present participle and gerund of?
Kicking around is the present participle and gerund of kick around.

Words near kicking around in the dictionary

  1. kicking a dog when it's down
  2. kicking about
  3. kicking against
  4. kicking against the pricks
  5. kicking and screaming
  6. kicking around
  7. kicking arse
  8. kicking ass
  9. kicking ass and taking names
  10. kicking at an open door
  11. kicking at the can

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