kick it

verb

kicked it; kicking it; kicks it

intransitive verb

1

informal : to spend time relaxing or socializing : hang out

… my fellow students, don't feel bad for … prioritizing time to kick it with your friends!

—Alycia Kamil

She [Gabourey Sidibe] drew big laughs … when she hosted "Saturday Night Live," this past weekend, kicking it with funny guys Kenan Thompson and Andy Samberg.

—Bobbi Misck

Note: Usage of this sense originated in African American English and has since become widespread.

2

informal

a

: to cease living : die sense 1

kicked it at the age of 96

b

: to stop functioning

… she was out car shopping because her old beater finally kicked it.

—Timothy Leon Taylor

see kick the bucket

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 2