kick out

verb

kicked out; kicking out; kicks out

transitive verb

: to dismiss or eject forcefully or summarily

Examples of kick out in a Sentence

kicked out of the game for using bad language
Recent Examples on the Web
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But according to Pickett, the inspiration for the song actually got a kick out of it. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 One person is seen jumping onto the vehicle's hood and attempting to kick out its windshield. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 The pair jarred the ball loose, but umpires immediately ruled Yankees batter Gleyber Torres out and the front-row fans were kicked out. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 Younger babies will appreciate these silicone teethers or an engaging underwater-scene playmat, while older babies will get a kick out of chasing a musical mirror on wheels. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kick out 

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kick out was in 1697

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Cite this Entry

“Kick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20out. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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