kick vs kick up

kick and kick up both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
kick	Yes	No	Yes	No
kick up	Yes	No	Yes	No

kick (noun)	kick up (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot	raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
informal terms for objecting
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
the swift release of a store of affective force

kick (verb)	kick up (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness	cause to rise by kicking
make a goal	evoke or provoke to appear or occur
stop consuming
strike with the foot
drive or propel with the foot
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
thrash about or strike out with the feet
kick a leg up