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Definition kick around in British English

kick around phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to discuss an idea or suggestion in an informal way

Example

We kicked around a few ideas.

Synonyms and related words
discuss consider talk
2

to treat someone in an unkind and unfair way

Example

He told reporters they wouldn't be able to kick him around any more.

Synonyms and related words
abuse mistreat oppress prey on discriminate oppress
3

if people are kicking around, or kicking around a place, they are in that place without any definite plans

Example

Two friends and I decided to kick around the Loch Tay area for a few days.

Synonyms and related words
remain stay wait
4

if something is kicking around, you have it but you are not sure exactly where it is

Example

There's a box of matches kicking around somewhere.

Synonyms and related words
discoverability presence attendance
5

if an idea or suggestion is kicking around, people know about it but no one is doing much about it

Example

The idea of a new school gym has been kicking around for a while now.

Synonyms and related words
exist operate live
6

to kick a ball in a casual way without showing much enthusiasm or seriousness

Example

The boys were kicking a ball around in the back yard.

Synonyms and related words
strike at kick play
Definition kick around in British English