Definition of kickback
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a return of a part of a sum received often because of confidential agreement or coercion
every city contract had been let with a ten percent kickback to city officials— D. K. Shipler
2
: a sharp violent reaction
kick back
verb
kicked back; kicking back; kicks back
Definition of kick back (Entry 2 of 2)
: to assume a relaxed position or attitude
also
: to spend time relaxing : take it easy
spent the weekend just kicking back
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The first known use of kickback was in 1920
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