kickup en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
Deverbal from kick up.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Material thrown upward by the wheels of a moving vehicle.
- (countable) A controlled kick that sends a ball upwards.
- (countable, dated) A disturbance.
- (countable, slang) Something passed up a hierarchy or chain of command.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kickups | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Relateds
mudflap (material kicked up by wheels)