Synonyms of kicking back

kicking back

verb

present participle of kick back

1

as in resting

to refrain from labor or exertion

I plan to spend the day kicking back and watching television

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resting
• relaxing
• basking
• hanging around
• lounging
• reposing
• slacking (off)
• hanging about
• hanging
• lolling
• vegging out
• idling
• loafing
• bumming
• goldbricking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pegging (away)
• working
• struggling
• striving
• laboring
• plowing
• sweating
• plugging
• toiling
• working out
• plodding
• straining
• grubbing
• hustling
• slaving
• slogging
• humping
• exercising
• drudging
• travailing
• moiling

2

as in hanging (around or out)

to spend time doing nothing

a good resort for people who want to kick back and watch others exercise strenuously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hanging (around or out)
• killing time
• goofing (off)
• hacking (around)
• vegging out
• hanging about
• kicking around
• lounging
• resting
• twiddling one's thumbs
• chilling
• playing
• idling
• loafing
• bumming
• relaxing
• strolling
• fiddling (around)
• lazing
• puttering (around)
• poking
• lazying
• dawdling
• pottering (around)
• droning
• footling
• lolling
• dillydallying
• mucking
• messing
• lingering
• estivating
• dallying
• fooling
• monkeying
• piddling
• trifling
• hibernating
• dozing
• lagging
• loitering
• sauntering
• ambling
• moseying
• malingering
• tarrying
• goldbricking
• truanting
• swanning
• furloughing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• working
• laboring
• plowing
• grinding
• buckling (down)
• sweating
• plugging
• toiling
• plodding
• grubbing
• hustling
• pegging
• slaving
• humping
• applying
• putting out
• drudging
• travailing
• moiling
• exerting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kicking back

But instead of kicking back, Nadal’s been busy building a hotel empire. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Maybe that means kicking back by the pool with a refreshing summer drink in hand or treating yourself to a creative spin on a classic hot dog from one of these five Atlanta spots. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 4 July 2026

Here’s an outdoor lounge chair that naturally supports kicking back with a matching ottoman. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026

There’s something about just kicking back at home, watching the matches with loved ones, and pulling out some games that center on sports. — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 10 June 2026

Madix also loves kicking back at the day clubs, with her top picks encompassing a range of experiences. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

The game will kick off the Labor Day weekend slate, which is probably a good thing for those of you trying to get the game out of the way before kicking back the rest of the weekend. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026

The first half of the event includes activities that participants rotate through then make a splash in the pool or spend time kicking back, listening to music or completing an art project. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Spend your mornings kicking back on Biloxi Beach or Long Beach, perhaps flying a kite and enjoying a picnic lunch. — Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026