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Definition

To enjoy oneself, to have a good time.

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Origins

From kick (“pleasure, thrill”). Compare get a kick out of.

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In Context

  • "Well, if you ever plan to motor west / Jack, take my way, it's the highway that's the best / Get your kicks on Route 66"
  • "“Fine, fine, we lushing it up.” “That ain’t nowhere. Blast Little Eva with some pot. Let her get her kicks.” “I’ll see to it that she gets her kicks,” he said."