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
First with a campy animation going back in time and then a somehow even campier song-and-dance routine going forward, Impacciatore and the talented dancers brought the eras to life with kicky dance routines and hilariously exaggerated period costumes (the 1980s polyester ski suits were on point).
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
The other stuck with the crisp, supper-club-esque salad with a kicky vinaigrette.
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Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
The flavors built on one another, a kicky sip that finished smooth and well-structured.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
These jackets were contrasted with kicky pleated skirts.
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Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
The other stuck with the crisp, supper-club-esque salad with a kicky vinaigrette.
—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
The flavors built on one another, a kicky sip that finished smooth and well-structured.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
These jackets were contrasted with kicky pleated skirts.
—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kicky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicky
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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Alberto Carvalho, who has been under FBI investigation for four months, resigned Sunday night as leader of the nation’s second-largest school system, bringing a breathtaking end to one of the district’s most consequential and high-profile tenures.
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In his 18½ years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that began in March 1991.
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.
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An interesting analogy can be drawn to humanity’s relationship with animals.
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The compensation model is intriguing because major media companies are taking a two-track approach to AI, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in others.
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His legacy in Philadelphia remains strong, making a potential All-Star return intriguing for fans.
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While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.
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Kape and Magomedov earned $100K Performance of the Night bonuses, while Oliveira and Fili took home Fight of the Night honors, underscoring a thrilling event.
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This was an inspiring route to take to develop the song.
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Brunson has the ultimate underdog story, but Alvarado’s is similarly inspiring.
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“Kicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicky. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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