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

And here's the kicker: Apparently this unit is being led by the same person who was deeply involved in the Obama-era Tea Party targeting scandal—forced out, only to be brought back in under Biden’s watch, behind closed doors. —Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

Former Richmond kicker Sean O’Haire headlines Maryland football’s under-the-radar transfer portal additions this offseason. —Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025

Kicking team players, other than the kicker, can also move 1 yard forward to give them a better chance at the ball. —Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025

Then there’s kicker Tyler Bass, which will be self-explanatory based on results, and running back Ty Johnson, who is likely directly correlated to what happens with Cook. —Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 19 May 2025

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