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

Left without a kicker for the rest of the afternoon, the Rams twice turned the ball over on downs in Cardinals territory and failed to convert a 2-point try after a touchdown. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

The Dolphins subsequently signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad. — Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

The Rams moved to augment their struggling special teams on Tuesday, signing veteran kicker Brandon McManus. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

McManus will begin his 13th NFL season with the Rams (2-4), who cut struggling kicker Harrison Mevis last week. — CBS News, 20 Oct. 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