Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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scuff | Yes | No | Yes | No |
kick | Yes | No | Yes | No |
scuff (noun) | kick (noun) |
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the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet) | the act of delivering a blow with the foot |
a slipper that has no fitting around the heel | 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 |
scuff (verb) | kick (verb) |
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poke at with the foot or toe | express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness |
mar by scuffing | make a goal |
get or become scuffed | stop consuming |
walk without lifting the feet | 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 |