kicking

Etymology

adj

1. (slang) Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.
   a kicking pair of jeans
   a kicking party
2. (slang) Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).
   still kicking at 89
3. (slang, of a party or event) Actively ongoing and enjoyable.

noun

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.
   It’s always fun when something massive comes along and sweeps the board, giving everything else a thoroughly good kicking – think Titanic, The Silence of the Lambs, or Lord of the Rings. There’s a sort of deranged, gluttonous feeling, a perverse glee in seeing so many dreams trampled on by a massive cultural juggernaut. 23 February 2015, “Oscars 2015: 10 things we learned”, in The Guardian (London)
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.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of kick