Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective So unusual or unconventional in character or nature as to provide a thrill.
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- adjective
Lively ,exciting ,thrilling . - adjective cricket Describing a
wicket that causes the ball to sometimeskick (bounce unevenly).
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Examples
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The copy I have was translated by Kathleen Shaw and the illustrations are by Ruth Bartlett - a kind of kicky sixties feel for what are clearly germanic tales.
...With Fairy Tales For All Heather McDougal 2008
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The velvet bag delivers its magical judgment: April's name gets picked first, and she chooses a silver pleated gown that's kind of kicky and retro.
Una LaMarche: Project Runway Episode 6 Recap: Bridesmaid Revisited 2010
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Vintage jewelry, ceramics, and glassware at Marques Are you looking for a unique, classic accessory to make you feel-to borrow a term from David Sedaris - "kicky"?
WN.com - Articles related to Signs of a Pickup in Asia's Job Markets 2009
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I mean, not that the sonographer is allowed to tell us anything, but she was very active ( "It looks like she's riding a bike!" and "You should call her 'kicky'" he added) and we saw all four limbs, so I can at least put that fear to rest.
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You know, it's kind of kicky to be measuring the speed of light at three hundred and seventy miles per second with honest instruments. "
Minnesota Menage Jack Swenson 2010
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Sometimes I even feel a little kicky when I say it, just like the time I said sorry to my mother for breaking her favorite Ming vase.
Agi Smith: Why Don't People Say 'I'm Sorry'? Agi Smith 2012
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Well, he's a genius for melody, and he starts humming this little ol' melody right there, and it's real kicky.
Country Music's Gutsy, Modern Traditionalist Barry Mazor 2011
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I would always know I was over tired when I got what I called ‘kicky legs’.
knocked update 2009
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In Florida, the St. Petersburg Times reports, A kicky fad of yesteryear is circling back around.
Hooping.org | Blog | Hoola Monsters Spread The Hoola Message 2009
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The look came from a broad variety of designers, from the go-to guy for the ladies-who-lunch, Jason Wu , to kicky, fun Nanette Lepore, to Joseph Altuzarra , one of New York's new kids on the block.
From the Runways, Five Easy Pieces for Fall Christina Binkley 2011
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