kicked around; kicking around; kicks around
Definition of kick around
1
: to wander or pass time aimlessly
2a
: to lie about mostly unnoticed or forgotten
b
: to undergo consideration usually intermittently over a period of time
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1
: to treat in an inconsiderate or high-handed fashion
2
: to consider, examine, or discuss from various angles
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The first known use of kick around was in 1839
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