Meaning

3 senses
  1. (slang)Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.

    a kicking pair of jeans

    a kicking party

  2. (slang)Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).

    still kicking at 89 years old

  3. (slang)Actively ongoing and enjoyable.

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