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kicks

Los Angeles slang
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Meaning & Definition

Informal term for shoes, especially sneakers.

Example Usage
« Check out my new kicks, I copped 'em at Sneaker Con. »
Look at my new sneakers, I bought them at Sneaker Con.
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