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Kick back meaning

Kick back is a phrasal verb that means to stop being busy and let yourself relax completely.

Past simple
kicked back
Past participle
kicked back
-ing form
kicking back

What kick back means

B2informal

To stop being busy and let yourself relax completely

We kicked back on the balcony with a cold drink.

Similar phrasal verbs

With back: bring back, come back, get back, give back, put back, go back, take back, call back, come back to, go back on.

Common questions

What does kick back mean?

To stop being busy and let yourself relax completely.

What is the past tense of kick back?

Kicked back, which is also its past participle.

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