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kicks around

kicks around is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 kicks around

What is kicks around the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Kicks around is the third-person singular simple present indicative of kick around.

Words near kicks around in the dictionary

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

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