kicky

[ kik-ee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, kick·i·er, kick·i·est.

1. pleasurably amusing or exciting:

   a kicky tune.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kicky¹

First recorded in 1780–90; kick + -y ¹

Example Sentences

In this photo, Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla wears a quintessential 1960s ensemble: you know, without even seeing the hem, that this kicky lace dress is a mini.

From Seattle Times

Christopher McGowan, known as Kicky, was a familiar face to the police in Stirling, picking up his first conviction, for a breach of the peace in 2009, aged just 14.

From BBC

Quant, who died April 13 at her home in Surrey, England, at the age of 93, was a fashion designer whose playful short dresses, kicky boots and colorful berets were staples of Swinging ’60s London.

From Seattle Times

The black and midnight blue costumes by Soutra Gilmour and Enver Chakartash might be worn on 44th Street today, with Chastain in knitwear and kicky zip boots.

From New York Times

The chef’s fresh ideas include lamb meatballs, kicky with Aleppo pepper and staged on a tomato sauce enriched with pecorino, and a luscious salmon spread — cold-smoked fish poached in garlic oil — served with toasted focaccia.

From Washington Post