kick it

verb

kicked it; kicking it; kicks it

intransitive verb

1
informal : to spend time relaxing or socializing : hang out
… my fellow students, don't feel bad for … prioritizing time to kick it with your friends!—Alycia Kamil
She [Gabourey Sidibe] drew big laughs … when she hosted "Saturday Night Live," this past weekend, kicking it with funny guys Kenan Thompson and Andy Samberg.—Bobbi Misck

Note: Usage of this sense originated in African American English and has since become widespread.

2
informal
a
: to cease living : die sense 1
kicked it at the age of 96
b
: to stop functioning
… she was out car shopping because her old beater finally kicked it.—Timothy Leon Taylor
see kick the bucket

Examples of kick it in a Sentence

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Now, Spinderella is partnering with Planet Fitness to kick it back to the ‘90s in celebration of the brand’s summer partnership with Apple Music. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 Let curiosity open the door before intensity tries to kick it down. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 So issue a 30-day report which would kick it to the next ballot, which would be '27 or '28. — John Ramos, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 It’s been a banner year for Dean, who kicked it off by winning the Grammy for Best New Artist in February and it’s been augmented by her making history. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kick it

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of kick it was in 1890

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“Kick it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20it. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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