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

Quarterbacks, kickers and punters are the only position groups not required to wear the caps during practices that involve contact. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

In the state's 1st District, which includes parts of Phoenix, Scottsdale and other suburbs, GOP nominee Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker, will face Democrat Amish Shah, a physician. — Ian McKinney, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

The race for the open 1st District features a Republican former NFL kicker and a Democratic emergency room physician. — CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

Those 3 yards might have pushed them out of kicker Cairo Santos’ range. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 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