kicker

noun

kick·er ˈki-kər

Synonyms of kicker next

: one that kicks or kicks something

: 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 The Kansas City Chiefs kicker, 28, released a statement on Friday, July 12, in response to Serena, 42, poking fun at him at the awards show, following his comments about women made during a May 11 commencement speech. —

Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024 Here’s the kicker, Remy: absolutely nothing at all. —

Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2024 Kelce’s social media post came in response to an X troll who took issue with the 36-year-old perennial Pro-Bowler’s unwillingness to support highly conservative statements regarding women’s roles in society recently made by NFL kicker Harrison Butker. —

Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 May 2024 Advertisement Then there’s brother Shawn, a junior who serves as the backup quarterback, receiver, kicker and punter. —

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for kicker

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