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.
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In 2024, the Trojans brought in a starting cornerback, starting defensive tackle and kicker to put the finishing touches on its depth chart.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
And here’s the kicker: the sale wraps tonight at 11:59 p.m.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
The Panthers need to weigh if drafting a kicker is worth it, as the team has three fifth-round picks and one seventh pick to use in that regard.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
The kicker needs work, but the safety should be a hit if healthy.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
And here’s the kicker: the sale wraps tonight at 11:59 p.m.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
The Panthers need to weigh if drafting a kicker is worth it, as the team has three fifth-round picks and one seventh pick to use in that regard.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
The kicker needs work, but the safety should be a hit if healthy.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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