How to Use kicky in a Sentence

kicky

adjective
  • The bar menu has a retro feel, too: heavy on beer and shots, with a few kicky cocktails thrown in.
    — cleveland.com, 19 Apr. 2018
  • Wear them with a pair of cropped flares, straight-leg jeans, or a kicky little spring dress.
    — The Editors, The Strategist, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Wear them with a pair of cropped flares, straight-leg jeans, or a kicky little spring dress.
    — The Editors, The Strategist, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Shop's selection (chorizo and steak combo): The kicky spice in the chorizo brought out the smoky taste of the steak.
    — Brenda Cain, cleveland.com, 10 May 2017
  • Maybe that’s why the movie, in its greatest-hits-ripped-out-of-context way, wobbles around the kicky splendor of the songs.
    — Owen Gleiberman, chicagotribune.com, 29 June 2019
  • Maybe that’s why the movie, in its greatest-hits-ripped-out-of-context way, wobbles around the kicky splendor of the songs.
    — Owen Gleiberman, chicagotribune.com, 29 June 2019
  • Top a trio of peppers with a fried egg for an extra kicky way to start your Sunday.
    — Cincinnati.com, 11 July 2019
  • Top a trio of peppers with a fried egg for an extra kicky way to start your Sunday.
    — Cincinnati.com, 11 July 2019
  • Midge’s outfits, full of mock turtlenecks and high-waisted, slim Capri pants, feel kicky and crisp, shiny as a new coin.
    — Rachel Syme, The Cut, 13 Dec. 2017
  • Zero in on the tasty mini-burgers, the spiced onion rings and the kicky Southwestern egg rolls filled with corn and black beans.
    — Tom Sietsema, chicagotribune.com, 13 Dec. 2017
  • The Korean fried chicken drummies had less crisp than the sandwich and the bibimbap bowl and they were brushed with a slightly kicky sauce.
    — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2019
  • The eclectic style included jazzy touches, with wah-wah trombone and kicky rhythms touched off by the clarinet.
    — James R. Oestreich, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2018
  • Kendall Jenner welcomed the sun by posting a radiant rooftop picture wearing a kicky pair of over-the-knee lace-up boots.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 26 May 2018
  • Each order consists of six little beef patties arranged next to a fan of thin tomato slices and a classic white bean salad, with a kicky chile sauce on the side.
    — Robyn Eckhardt, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Zucchini is anything but boring when bathed in a kicky vinaigrette.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit, 25 June 2018
  • Zucchini is anything but boring when bathed in a kicky vinaigrette.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit, 28 May 2018
  • Zucchini is anything but boring when bathed in a kicky vinaigrette.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit, 25 June 2018
  • Zucchini is anything but boring when bathed in a kicky vinaigrette.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit, 25 June 2018
  • Zucchini is anything but boring when bathed in a kicky vinaigrette.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit, 25 June 2018
  • Zucchini is anything but boring when bathed in a kicky vinaigrette.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit, 25 June 2018
  • Compare this kicky, black-and-white piece to anything even remotely contemporary or mainstream and you might be lost — or glued to your watch.
    — Gary Goldstein, latimes.com, 15 June 2017
  • However, instead of the lively floral motifs often sported by the Duchess, the young royal switched things up with a kicky polka dot print.
    — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2018
  • Kendall Jenner made a cameo, too, and was effortlessly cool in casual baggy white pants and a chic boot for a kicky addition.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 July 2017
  • Shredded lettuce, a kicky jalapeno mayo and a demi sauce garnish, making the dish irredeemably chaotic.
    — Anna Caplan, star-telegram, 6 June 2018
  • Shredded lettuce, a kicky jalapeno mayo and a demi sauce garnish, making the dish irredeemably chaotic.
    — Anna Caplan, star-telegram, 6 June 2018
  • Sure, going blonde wasn’t going to establish world peace or bring Hillary back from the ashes, but if something as simple as a kicky new summer 'do could perk me up, then sign me up.
    — Anne Roderique-Jones, SELF, 4 June 2017
  • The button-front closure, too, was reminiscent of the similarly appealing button-fly jeans, while the kicky flare hem gave off a clear ’70s vibe.
    — Maria Ward, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2018
  • For Spring 2018, Chanel sent out elevated tweed versions with kicky fringe at the hem and at Isabel Marant, they were bedazzled and boasted a utility belt.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 12 June 2018
  • One of the great joys of summer shopping (aside from stocking up on kicky swim trunks) is carrying a big fat watermelon home from the supermarket.
    — Marian Bull, GQ, 3 July 2017
  • The freshwater fish are sliced thin and dredged in corn flour, cornmeal and a spice mixture before being quickly fried, resulting in addicting, crispy little fish sticks, served with a kicky red-chile mayo.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2019

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