Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alive and kicking

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.06 in modern English

Syllables: alive and -kick-ing
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.

Synonyms

alive and well animated kicking above ground alive alive and kicking animate extant live lively livesome living

Questions

What does alive and kicking mean?: Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.

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