1 C1 idiomatic slang
(Australian/NZ slang) To associate with or belong to a particular group or crowd.
"He used to kick with a rough crowd when he was younger."
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kick with
C1 slang inseparable transitive
In Australian and New Zealand informal English, to be associated with a group, or to be in a romantic relationship with someone.
In plain English
To belong to a group or to go out with someone (mainly Australian/NZ slang).
What does "kick with" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic slang
(Australian/NZ slang) To be in a romantic relationship with someone.
"Is she still kicking with that guy she met at the footy?"
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Usage tip
Highly regional — primarily Australian and New Zealand informal speech. Rarely encountered in other varieties of English. Learners outside ANZ are unlikely to need to produce this expression, but may encounter it in Australian media.
Words that pair with "kick with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
crew group crowd gang someone
How to conjugate "kick with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
kick with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
kicks with
he/she/it
Past simple
kicked with
yesterday
Past participle
kicked with
have + pp
-ing form
kicking with
continuous
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