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Meaning of the word "kick up" in English

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kick up

US /kɪk ʌp/

UK /kɪk ʌp/

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Phrasal Verb

to cause something to rise or be stirred up, often dust or a fuss

Example:

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The car drove by and kicked up a lot of dust.

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He tends to kick up a fuss about small things.

Synonym:

stir up raise cause provoke create

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