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kickup

[ kik-uhp ]
/ ˈkɪkˌʌp /

noun Informal.

a fuss; commotion; row.

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Origin of kickup

First recorded in 1785–95; noun use of verb phrase kick up

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Definition for kickup (2 of 2)

kick-up

or kick·up

[ kik-uhp ]
/ ˈkɪkˌʌp /

noun

a violent disturbance or argument.
kick(def 23b).
kip5(def 1).

Origin of kick-up

First recorded in 1790–95; kick + up
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Words related to kickup

stink, flap, confusion, ruckus, commotion, controversy, excitement, hassle, furor, agitation, argument, worry, row, to-do, perturbation, objection, fight, altercation, storm, ado