kick about

kick around


verb(mainly adverb) informal
  1. (tr) to treat harshly

  2. (tr) to discuss (ideas, etc) informally

  1. (intr) to wander aimlessly

  2. (intr) to lie neglected or forgotten

  3. (intr; also preposition) to be present in (some place)

nounkickabout, kickaround
  1. an informal game of soccer

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