Kickback

Definition of Kickback

A sum of money paid to someone secretly for giving help or doing something illegal or dishonest.

How should Kickback divide into syllables

The first syllable 'kick' has one vowel 'i' and two consonants 'k' and 'c'. The second syllable 'back' has one vowel 'a' and two consonants 'b' and 'k'.

Part of Speech - Kickback

The politician was caught accepting a kickback for awarding a contract to a friend's company.

Sentences with Kickback

• The businessman offered a kickback to the official in exchange for approving his project.
• The police officer was fired for accepting a kickback from a drug dealer.
• The company was fined for giving kickbacks to doctors who prescribed their drugs.
• The judge was accused of taking kickbacks in exchange for reducing sentences.
• She refused to participate in the scheme to give kickbacks to suppliers.

Quotes with Kickback

• "There are few things in life more frustrating than being accused of a crime you didn't commit - unless it's not being able to give away thousands of dollars in kickbacks because nobody will let you."
• - Jeff Lindsay
• "Television is not the exclusive target but it is a significant part of the problem. And it is an accessible part of the problem, and therefore, must be addressed. Legislation is essential. I applaud the committee for starting the process to stop the kickbacks to studios"
• - Jack Valenti
• "I would say that the surest measure of a man's or a woman's maturity is the harmony, style, joy, and dignity he creates in his marriage, and the pleasure and inspiration he provides for his spouse. Certainly, no child or elderly person or even an animal can be as happy as a loving, mature couple. The opposite is also true. No misery can equal the misery of a marriage that is the battlefield for unresolved conflicts and repeated hurts, or one that is slowly sinking under the weight of boredom and sameness. Marriage is like a symphony. Unless the instruments are in tune with each other, there will be no harmony. Unless each player's music score is in harmony with the larger musical score, there will be noise rather than music. Unless each player has a deep sense of commitment to the larger group and to the composer, there will be no joy or beauty. Unless each player has a personal sense of style and artistry, the performance will lack imagination and inspiration. And unless each player has a sense of self-worth and dignity, the performance will be marked by apologies, criticism, and kickbacks."
• - Stephen R. Covey

Number of characters in Kickback

8 ( k, i, c, k, b, a, c, k )

Unique letters in Kickback

5 ( k, i, c, b, a )

Kickback Backwards

kcabkcik

Phonetic Transcription of Kickback

IPA (International): ˈkɪˌkbæk

ARA (American): ˈkɪˌkbæk

EPA (English): ˈkɪˌkbæk

KIH-KBAE-K