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Definition kick up in British English

kick up phrasal verb

[transitive]phrasal verb
1

to make something go up into the air

Example

The storm kicked up waves big enough to destroy homes.

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2

to complain very angrily about someone or something

Example

The decision was changed after he kicked up a fuss.

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Definition kick up in British English