kicked up; kicking up; kicks up
1
: to cause to rise upward
clouds of dust kicked up by passing cars
2
: to stir up : provoke
kick up a fuss
: to give evidence of disorder
Examples of kickup in a Sentence
Noun
after their last kickup, they didn't speak to each other for a week
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Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 27 June 2022
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
This foot hammock is a fun and relaxing way to kick up your feet when a quick walk to the bathroom to get your legs going just won’t cut it.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Noun
Our Mustang had the Mach 1 Handling package, which raised its price by $3750 but earned its keep with gloriously sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, a rear spoiler with a cute Gurney kickup, and adjustable strut mounts.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 27 June 2022
Verb
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
This foot hammock is a fun and relaxing way to kick up your feet when a quick walk to the bathroom to get your legs going just won’t cut it.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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“Kickup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickup. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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