kickback
[ kik-bak ]
/ ˈkɪkˌbæk /
noun
a percentage of income given to a person in a position of power or influence as payment for having made the income possible: usually considered improper or unethical.
a rebate, usually given secretively by a seller to a buyer or to one who influenced the buyer.
the practice of an employer or a person in a supervisory position of taking back a portion of the wages due workers.
a response, usually vigorous.
a sudden, uncontrolled movement of a machine, tool, or other device, as on starting or in striking an obstruction: A kickback from a chain saw can be dangerous.
Origin of kickback
1930–35,
Americanism; noun use of verb phrase
kick back
OTHER WORDS FROM kickback
an·ti·kick·back, adjectiveWords nearby kickback
kick upstairs,
kick-ass,
kick-start,
kick-up,
kickapoo,
kickback,
kickball,
kickboard,
kickdown,
kicker,
kickoff
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British Dictionary definitions for kickback
kickback
/ (ˈkɪkˌbæk) /
noun
a strong reaction
part of an income paid to a person having influence over the size or payment of the income, esp by some illegal arrangement
verb kick back (adverb)
(intr)
to have a strong reaction
(intr)
(esp of a gun) to recoil
to pay a kickback to (someone)