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.
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The kick was short, but the Wolves caught a break on a running-into-the-kicker penalty.
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Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
Can the Irish go all season without a reliable kicker?
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Their products are totally clean, plastic-free, eco-friendly and—here’s the kicker—extremely effective.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
But after the Titans’ defense forced a punt, Ward had time to get downfield and perhaps allow kicker Joey Slye the chance for the win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
Can the Irish go all season without a reliable kicker?
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Their products are totally clean, plastic-free, eco-friendly and—here’s the kicker—extremely effective.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
But after the Titans’ defense forced a punt, Ward had time to get downfield and perhaps allow kicker Joey Slye the chance for the win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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