Hastings kick

The act of kicking the shoes of an unresponsive stranger passed out on the street – who may be overdosing – to nudge them awake to check if they are still breathing or need medical attention. Named after the notorious East Hastings street in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside where the minimally invasive maneuver is done by first responders and concerned bystanders when they suspect a person might be dying from a drug overdose.

He was lying unconscious in the middle of the sidewalk and not responding when talked to, so I gave him the Hastings kick to see if I needed to call 911.

by Kelsey H. June 14, 2024

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Kick (Snooker)

The explanation used by Snooker players after poor and/or missed shots

Before 'kicks' were in invented in 2009, players would have to admit to bad shots, and commentators would acknowledge poor play.

Statistically, since the invention of the 'kick' 100% of all bad shots have been affected by one.

Any bad shot can be explained by a 'kick'

There is no telling when you will get a 'kick' but everyone is due one at some point, the only way to avoid a 'kick' is by potting the ball succesfully.

Without 'kicks', never would a ball be missed.

Kick (Snooker):

A: balls. ive missed the pot by a good foot there

B: rotten luck - you must have had a big 'kick'

A: ah yes, that makes sense, bloody 'kicks' eh!

by twoinchtornado November 27, 2011

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