👉 Kickshaw, also known as a "dirtie," is a slang term that refers to a person who makes a loud noise or shouts when they are being pushed or attacked. It was originally used to describe a man who was getting hit by someone and was forced to shout in pain. The phrase "kickshaw" comes from the British slang word "kicking", which means to push or drag someone forcefully, much like how a person might kick a ball or stick into the ground when they