transitive verb
1.
a. : to treat in an inconsiderate or high-handed fashion
business was so good he felt he could kick the customers around a little
kicks his children around a good deal
men and women who are so frequently kicked around, abused, misunderstood, and unappreciated — William Benton
b. slang : to treat in a casual, unsystematic, or experimental way
kicked the music around for a while, trying it out
2. slang : to consider, examine, or discuss (as an idea) from all angles usually by random suggestion or discussion
kicked the notion around for an hour or so to see if it might be feasible
intransitive verb
: to work in a hit-or-miss fashion or wherever work offers itself
kicked around in stock companies — R.F.Shepard