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

As soon the Huskies get back to full strength with the return of standout safety/kicker Jaden Walk-Green and others, beware. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

And that set up the Ravens' improbable finish that was capped by Loop's kick sailing through the uprights and the jubilant Ravens swarming their kicker during a wild celebration at the Maracana. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Inside a Brazilian stadium Sunday, the same question lingered as two NFL kickers took turns lining up for potential game-winning field goals. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

Second-year kicker Ryan Fitzgerald recorded a career-high four made field goals on Sunday. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 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