English Words Starting With K

• kiblah

  nounC2
  /ˈkɪblə/The direction toward the Kaaba in Mecca, which Muslims face during prayer.
• kibosh

  nounverbLow
  /ˈkaɪ.bɒʃ/to decisively put an end to, stop, or reject something.
• kick

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA2
  /kɪk/To strike or propel something forcibly with the foot.
• kick about

  nounverbB2
  /ˌkɪk əˈbaʊt/To handle, discuss, or consider (an idea, proposal, etc.) in a casual, non-committal, or speculative way; to discuss informally.
• kick ass

  adjectiveverbMedium to High
  /ˈkɪk ˌæs/To be extremely impressive, excellent, or effective; to defeat or dominate thoroughly.
• kick boxing

  nounB1
  /ˈkɪk ˌbɒk.sɪŋ/A combat sport combining boxing techniques with kicks, practiced both as a contact sport and for fitness.
• kick in

  verbB2
  /ˈkɪk ɪn/To begin to take effect or become operational, often after a delay.
• kick off

  nounverbB1
  /ˌkɪk ˈɒf/To begin or start something, especially an event, activity, or process.
• kick on

  verbB2-C1
  /ˌkɪk ˈɒn/To continue or proceed, especially with renewed energy or effort; to keep going.
• kick out

  nounverbB2
  /ˌkɪk ˈaʊt/To force someone to leave a place or group, often suddenly and unceremoniously.
• kick plate

  nounC1
  /ˈkɪk ˌpleɪt/A protective plate, typically made of metal or plastic, fixed to the bottom of a door to prevent damage from kicks, scuffs, or impacts.
• kick pleat

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪk ˌpliːt/A short, narrow pleat at the hem of a tight skirt, allowing freedom of movement.
• kick starter

  nounB2
  /ˈkɪk ˌstɑːtə/A person, device, or initiative that helps something to begin or gain momentum.
• kick turn

  nounC1
  /ˈkɪk ˌtɜːn/A turn executed in skiing or skating by lifting one foot and swinging it around to change direction.
• kick upstairs

  verbC1
  /ˌkɪk ʌpˈsteəz/To promote someone to a higher-level position that appears more prestigious but often has less real power or influence; a form of removing someone from a position of effective authority.
• kick-start

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈkɪk stɑːt/To start a motorcycle by forcefully kicking a lever; literally, to initiate an engine.
• kick-up

  nounverbC1
  ˈkɪk ʌpA sudden argument, disturbance, or noisy protest.
• kickapoo

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈkɪkəpuː/A member of an Algonquian-speaking Native American people originally from the Great Lakes region.
• kickback

  nounverbC1
  /ˈkɪkbæk/A sum of money paid illegally and secretly as a bribe or reward for favorable treatment.
• kickball

  nounC1
  /ˈkɪk.bɔːl/A simplified team sport, primarily played by children in schools, resembling baseball but where the ball is kicked rather than hit with a bat.

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