Kick around
verb
To casually discuss or consider an idea or plan without any serious intention or worry.
My friends and I kicked around the idea of starting a business.
Often appears as...
- kick around ideas
- kick around thoughts
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To treat someone badly over a period of time, often by frequently criticizing or bullying them.
He's been kicking his brother around for years.
Often appears as...
- kick around someone
- kick someone around
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
verb
To spend time doing nothing in particular.
I'm just kicking around the house this weekend.
Often appears as...
- kick around the house
- kick around the city
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To move an object around aimlessly with one's feet.
The kids were kicking a can around in the street.
Often appears as...
- kick a ball around
- kick a can around
verb
To be alive or existent, often despite difficulties or challenges.
I'm just happy to still be kicking around at my age.
Often appears as...
- still kicking around
- just kicking around
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To casually discuss or consider an idea or plan without any serious intention or worry.
My friends and I kicked around the idea of starting a business.
Often appears as...
- kick around ideas
- kick around thoughts
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To treat someone badly over a period of time, often by frequently criticizing or bullying them.
He's been kicking his brother around for years.
Often appears as...
- kick around someone
- kick someone around
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
verb
To spend time doing nothing in particular.
I'm just kicking around the house this weekend.
Often appears as...
- kick around the house
- kick around the city
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To move an object around aimlessly with one's feet.
The kids were kicking a can around in the street.
Often appears as...
- kick a ball around
- kick a can around
verb
To be alive or existent, often despite difficulties or challenges.
I'm just happy to still be kicking around at my age.
Often appears as...
- still kicking around
- just kicking around
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Brainstorming
Usually refers to an informal brainstorming process among friends or colleagues.
We kicked around some names for our new puppy.
Pro Tip 2/3No commitment
The phrase implies a lack of firm plans or commitment to the ideas being discussed.
They kicked around the possibility of traveling together, but nothing is set in stone.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual conversation
Used for casual conversations, not for formal or serious discussions.
At lunch, we often kick around different topics just for fun.
Pro Tip 1/3Brainstorming
Usually refers to an informal brainstorming process among friends or colleagues.
We kicked around some names for our new puppy.
Pro Tip 2/3No commitment
The phrase implies a lack of firm plans or commitment to the ideas being discussed.
They kicked around the possibility of traveling together, but nothing is set in stone.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual conversation
Used for casual conversations, not for formal or serious discussions.
At lunch, we often kick around different topics just for fun.
Pro Tip 1/3Brainstorming
Usually refers to an informal brainstorming process among friends or colleagues.
We kicked around some names for our new puppy.
Pro Tip 2/3No commitment
The phrase implies a lack of firm plans or commitment to the ideas being discussed.
They kicked around the possibility of traveling together, but nothing is set in stone.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual conversation
Used for casual conversations, not for formal or serious discussions.
At lunch, we often kick around different topics just for fun.
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