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

Among kickers, Charles Szares of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame is five for five on field goals and 23 for 23 on PATs. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

His research into the Patriots showing a reverse view of kicks behind the goal posts for visiting kickers was absolutely fascinating and has resulted in video board changes across the NFL this year. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub told kicker Harrison Butker to prepare for a long field-goal attempt, and Butker even started jogging onto the field with that intent. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is East Coweta kicker Aaron McWilliams, who is committed to play for Florida next season. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 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