English · Phrasal verb Attested

kick around

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To abuse or mistreat; to bully; to be rough with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tàn nhẫn hoặc đối xử thô bạo

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Don't be afraid to kick it around a little. It is sturdy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To wander loose; to float around; to hang around; to exist; to remain unexploited or unused.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lưu lại hoặc tồn tại mà không sử dụng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To discuss informally; to consider or distribute.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thảo luận không chính thức

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “kick around” mean?

To abuse or mistreat; to bully; to be rough with.

Is “kick around” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.