1. a noisy disturbance or commotion
Usage: informal
2. a complaint or protest
Usage: informal

Examples

• There was quite a kickup when the new rules were announced.
• The neighbors made a kickup about the loud music.
• She didn’t want to cause a kickup over such a small issue.
• The students created a kickup about the cafeteria food.
• Management tried to avoid any kickup from the employees.
• The policy change resulted in a major kickup from parents.