Word: kickdown
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: kick
down
Definition: In a vehicle with automatic transmission, a downshift triggered by pressing down the throttle pedal.
Morphemes:
Affix: kick
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To accelerate quickly with a few pedal strokes in an effort to break away from other riders.
Affix: down
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A negative aspect; a downer.