Definitions

kick back

VERB

relax

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lie down recline sit back take it easy unwind

WEAK

breathe easy calm down catch one's breath chill out collect oneself compose oneself cool off feel at home hang loose loosen up make oneself at home mellow out put one's feet up rest settle back sit around take a break take a breather take a load off take ten wind down

Example Sentences

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Finally, just some light family drama that everyone can kick back and enjoy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

People don’t kick back and divert themselves by binge-watching the all-too real.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024

“He would sit on Route 119 and kick back and watch the traffic go by,” she said.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2023

Smith ran a loose Romania kick back at them from his own half and went all the way to the line.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2023

I wanted to kick back against a tree and just be.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon