plural of kick; strikes with the foot; slang for shoes; thrills or excitement
From Middle English 'kiken', possibly from Old Norse 'kikna' meaning 'to bend backwards at the knees'
From literally bending your knees to strike, 'kicks' evolved to mean both the shoes on your feet and the thrills that get your adrenaline pumping!
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