German word

Kick

Pronunciation

IPA/kɪk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounthrill

Example

Nach dem Tor spürten die Fans den Kick.

After the goal, the fans felt the thrill.

Illustration for Kick (thrill)

More examples

Die Live-Band gab dem Publikum einen Kick.

The live band gave the audience a thrill.

Core concept

A sudden surge of excitement and pleasure, like the rush that peaks just after a goal.

Common phrases

  • einen Kick bekommen

    get a thrill

  • einen Kick erleben

    experience a thrill

  • einen Kick geben

    give a thrill

Similar words

Nervenkitzel: The exhilarating tension of facing danger or an intense, uncertain situation.
Adrenalinkick: A sudden, intense burst of excitement produced by adrenaline.
Spannung: A heightened sense of suspense, anticipation, or nervous unease.
Rausch: A brief, euphoric high caused by overwhelming emotion or stimulation.

Definition in German

ein kurzes, intensives Gefühl von Aufregung und Vergnügen

Word origin

German borrowed Kick from English, where the physical act of kicking developed figurative senses of a sudden stimulating effect and thrill.

Usage tips

  • The colloquial noun is masculine: der Kick, einen Kick bekommen, and mehrere Kicks.

Opposites

Related words

  • kickenkickverb
  • Kickstartkick-startnoun

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