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Kick up

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) Material thrown upward by the wheels of a moving vehicle..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (uncountable) Material thrown upward by the wheels of a moving vehicle.
  2. (countable) A controlled kick that sends a ball upwards.
  3. (countable, dated) A disturbance.
  4. (archaic, Caribbean) The waterthrush

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What does kick up mean?

Kick up means (uncountable) Material thrown upward by the wheels of a moving vehicle..

What is a synonym for kick up?

Common synonyms include dustup.

What is the opposite of kick up?

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How do you use kick up in a sentence?

Use kick up where its definition matches the intended context.

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