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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

“I mean, that’s ridiculous. Of course not! How could I? I was just in it for kicks, period.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2022

It’s strictly for kicks — breezy and campy, with some fine voices and even better dancing.

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2022

He used to work for the county road department and for kicks he had painted big orange and white circles with reflective paint all over War Chief’s hair.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos