kicker

noun

kick·​er ˈki-kər 

1

: one that kicks or kicks something

2

: an unexpected and surprising remark, revelation, or set of circumstances

Examples of kicker in a Sentence

The real kicker came when the chairman announced that he was quitting.

Recent Examples on the Web

But for now, Butker, who joined the Chiefs in 2017 and owns Super Bowl records for longest field goal and most career field goals, remains the kicker. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026

The Dolphins auditioned veteran NFL kicker Daniel Carlson on Tuesday. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Even amid Tuesday’s trade deadline chaos, the Falcons found time to cut the 41-year-old kicker. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Moody joined the Ravens' practice squad twice this season as the team looked for competition for struggling kicker Tyler Loop. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for kicker

• bicker
• dicker
• flicker
• liquor
• picker
• quicker
• ricker
• sicker
• slicker
• snicker
• sticker
• thicker