kicky

English

Etymology

From kick +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

(General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈkɪkiː/

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Adjective

kicky (comparative kickier, superlative kickiest)

  1. Lively, exciting, thrilling.
  2. Characterised by kicking motions.
    a kicky dance routine
  3. (cricket) Describing a wicket that sometimes causes the ball to kick (bounce unevenly).

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