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Is kicking a Scrabble word?

Yes. The word kicking is a Scrabble US word. The word kicking is worth 18 points in Scrabble:

K5I1C3K5I1N1G2

Is kicking a Scrabble UK word?

Yes. The word kicking is a Scrabble UK word and has 18 points:

K5I1C3K5I1N1G2

Is kicking a Words With Friends word?

Yes. The word kicking is a Words With Friends word. The word kicking is worth 21 points in Words With Friends (WWF):

K5I1C4K5I1N2G3

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7-letter words (1 found)

KICKING,

5-letter words (1 found)

ICING,

4-letter words (5 found)

GINK,KICK,KING,KINK,NICK,

3-letter words (6 found)

CIG,GIN,ICK,ING,INK,KIN,

2-letter words (3 found)

GI,IN,KI,

You can make 16 words from kicking according to the Scrabble US and Canada dictionary.

Definitions and meaning of kicking

kicking

Alternative forms

  • kickin'

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
  • Rhymes: -ɪkɪŋ

Adjective

kicking

  1. (slang) Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.
  2. (slang) Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).
  3. (slang, of a party or event) Actively ongoing and enjoyable.

Synonyms

  • (terrific): bitching, peng, top-notch; see also Thesaurus:excellent
  • (alive): extant, living, vital; see also Thesaurus:alive

Noun

kicking (plural kickings)

  1. The action of the verb to kick.
    In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed.
  2. A violent assault involving repeated kicks.
    The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking.
  3. (slang) A great loss or defeat; licking.
  4. (performance art) A performance art that is a mix of dance footwork, acrobatic maneuver, and martial arts kicks, drawn from a variety of disciplines. Used in stage dance choreography and staged fight choreography.

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Verb

kicking

  1. present participle and gerund of kick

Derived terms

  • alive and kicking
  • ass kicking, ass-kicking, asskicking
  • Kicking Horse Pass

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Source: wiktionary.org