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

The Wildcats also have senior Jack Zaban, one of the top kickers in the nation. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Robert Czeremcha returns as the starting kicker after only missing one kick in 2025, while punter Trey Wilhoit serves as a weapon that can flip field position. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Sayeri wasn’t going to get the job last year until former Nevada Las Vegas kicker and freshman All-American Caden Chittenden got injured and relinquished it with Sayeri’s strong play. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The Ravens, however, have consistently supported Loop and downplayed the need to bring in another kicker. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 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