squib kick

noun

: a kickoff in football in which the ball bounces along the ground

Examples of squib kick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Short squib kick by Ocoee and West Orange returns it to Knights’ 49-yard line. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

On the ensuing kickoff, the Arizona State staff called for an onside squib kick. — Doug Haller, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024

After the touchdown, the Colts rectified their strategy and only used squib kicks on kickoffs to try to keep the ball out of Hester's hands. — Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024

Scales returned the opening squib kick 28 yards to the Leo 45. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for squib kick

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