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KICK UP

(noun, verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Kick Up.

Kick Up - as a noun

Raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand

Kick Up - as a verb

Cause to rise by kicking

Example: "Kick up dust"

Evoke or provoke to appear or occur

Example: "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call forthevoke12provoke16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause7do3make10
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Example Sentences

"The new cleaning product is designed to kick up stubborn dirt and grime."
"The spicy food caused his heartburn to kick up again."
"Her allergies always kick up when she's around cats."
"The gossip started to kick up after the celebrity's scandalous photos leaked."
"The crowd started to kick up a storm after their team lost."
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