for kicks

ADVERB

for fun

Synonyms

WEAK

for mere pleasure for no useful reason for the hell of it

Example Sentences

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It blows water off slow-to-dry surfaces—plastic cups, reusable bags, exhaust-fan grease traps—in such a satisfying manner, you might wash them twice for kicks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Sometimes I text friends in her voice for kicks.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2023

And if they do shut down the government just for kicks anyway, one of the functions that will just keep going is the Department of Justice.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2023

A clock for kicks at goal is already in operation in France's Top 14.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2022

That summer, Charlie and I took a few walks to the pagoda together, and climbed the Master Oak for kicks.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King