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

Guard James Daniels, kicker Jason Sanders and cornerback Storm Duck remain sidelined. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025

In the weeks before the 2024 election, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker also stepped into conervative politics and launched a political action committee designed to promote politicians who fight for conservative Christian values. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025

Give the kicker my number if Kevin is still there. —MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

The career of National Football League kicker Brett Maher, one marked by both record-setting successes and public failures, offers useful insights for professionals facing high-pressure situations. —Gretchen Oltman, Harvard Business Review, 9 Dec. 2025

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