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kick vs trip the light fantastic

trip the light fantastic vs kick

kick is a noun but trip the light fantastic is not a noun.

kick and trip the light fantastic both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick Yes No Yes No
trip the light fantastic No No Yes No
As verbs, trip the light fantastic is a hypernym of kick; that is, trip the light fantastic is a word with a broader meaning than kick:
  • kick: kick a leg up
  • trip the light fantastic: move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
Other hypernyms of kick include dance, trip the light fantastic toe.
kick (noun) trip the light fantastic (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
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) trip the light fantastic (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
make a goal
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
Difference between kick and trip the light fantastic

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