What is the meaning of kicking?

noun

• A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics.
  • usage: "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"
  • synonyms: kick
• The act of delivering a blow with the foot.
  • usage: "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"
  • synonyms: kick, boot

verb

• Drive or propel with the foot.
  • synonyms: kick
• Thrash about or strike out with the feet.
  • synonyms: kick
• Strike with the foot.
  • usage: "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down"
  • synonyms: kick
• Kick a leg up.
  • synonyms: kick
• Spring back, as from a forceful thrust.
  • usage: "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"
  • synonyms: kick back, recoil, kick
• Stop consuming.
  • usage: "kick a habit"; "give up alcohol"
  • synonyms: kick, give up
• Make a goal.
  • usage: "He kicked the extra point after touchdown"
  • synonyms: kick
• Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness.
  • usage: "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about"
  • synonyms: complain, kick, plain, sound off, quetch, kvetch