"kickabout" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kickabouts [plural]
Etymology: From kick + about. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|kick|about}} kick + about Head templates: {{en-noun}} kickabout (plural kickabouts)
  1. An informal amateur game of football/soccer. Synonyms: kickaround Related terms: pick-up game Translations (Translations): pachanga [feminine] (Spanish)

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