as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
needing one last kicky experience in my life, I decided to try bungee jumping
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Recent Examples of kicky
Jalapeño–Sour Cream Cornbread with Honey Butter Give your summer cornbread a seriously kicky upgrade!
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Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 10 July 2023
Today, Irina Shayk stepped out in New York City wearing a kicky number by Burberry, in the label’s signature plaid.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2020
And the animation theme reveals itself to be best during a chase scene with some kicky music behind it and ample opportunities for comic book text pop-ups.
—Jodi Walker, EW.com, 16 May 2020
The soundtrack is kicky, the rank-and-file firefighters cheekier and the references to skincare routines increased, in a gentle jab at Lowe.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2020
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Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 10 July 2023
Today, Irina Shayk stepped out in New York City wearing a kicky number by Burberry, in the label’s signature plaid.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2020
And the animation theme reveals itself to be best during a chase scene with some kicky music behind it and ample opportunities for comic book text pop-ups.
—Jodi Walker, EW.com, 16 May 2020
The soundtrack is kicky, the rank-and-file firefighters cheekier and the references to skincare routines increased, in a gentle jab at Lowe.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicky
Adjective
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New Version Sells Well On June 13, ABBA re-released its namesake album on exciting formats.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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So many brands are putting the red in red, white, and blue with exciting price cuts this July 4th.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Nearby, a formal dining room offers seating for up to 10 guests under a breathtaking sloped ceiling.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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The four-story spa features 36 treatment rooms, an adult-only pool, and a serene rooftop lounge with breathtaking views.—
Carole Dixon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
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The Gilded Age is so interesting because some elements feel modern, while others seem way older and more foreign than only a century and a half ago.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Published on June 22, 2025 Oban Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
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The Raptors could at least make Milwaukee an intriguing offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Hansen Yang: The 7-1, 249-pound center from China is a potential late first-rounder with intriguing size (9-3 standing reach, nearly 7-3 wingspan, only combine player in top three in both hand length and width) to go with shooting and passing touch.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The official Black Caesar’s Revenge story synopsis reads: At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The adventure takes a thrilling turn when Gates steals the Declaration of Independence to protect it from falling into the wrong hands.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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To add insult to injury, distress at work has been linked to a decrease in innovative work behavior, meaning all that destructive stress ultimately may yield less inspiring work.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Loved this story from Rustin Dodd about the different inspiring messages being relayed from sports figures to college graduates over the past month.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Kicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicky. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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