KICK AROUND

{v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; treat badly; bully. * /John likes to kick around the little boys./ * /Mr. Jones is always kicking his dog around./ Syn.: PUSH AROUND. 2. To lie around or in a place; be treated carelessly; be neglected. * /This old coat has been kicking around the closet for years./ * /The letter kicked around on my desk for days./ 3. {slang} To talk easily or carelessly back and forth about; examine in a careless or easy-going way. * /Bob and I kicked around the idea of going swimming, but it was hot and we were too lazy./ Compare: TRY OUT, TALK OVER. 4. To move about often; go from one job or place to another; become experienced. * /Harry has kicked around all over the world as a merchant seaman./ Compare: HAS BEEN AROUND.