- a variation of kick-up.
kickup
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kickup
First recorded in 1785–95; noun use of verb phrase kick up
Example Sentences
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The long, fairly taxing climb of 4,000 vertical feet, with a sudden sadistic kickup into an especially steep grade for the last mile or so, means that your athleticism will be tested, but within limits.
From New York Times ● Sep. 5, 2014
"There will be some sort of a kickup behind after the show," he remarked.
From The Survivor by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
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