Kicking butt Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

KICKING (noun)
1. the act of delivering a blow with the foot
2. a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
BUTT (noun)
1. a victim of ridicule or pranks
2. a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping
BUTT (verb)
1. lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
2. to strike, thrust or shove against

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