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kicker

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Noun — A player, especially in American football, whose job is to kick the ball for field goals, extra points, or kickoffs.

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team's kicker the kicker is... and here's the kicker

Etymology

From "kick" + "-er," originally meaning simply "one who kicks," later extended figuratively to anything that delivers a surprising jolt to a story.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kicker” mean?

The word “kicker” means a player, especially in American football, whose job is to kick the ball for field goals, extra points, or kickoffs. In plain terms, either a football player who kicks, or the surprising final detail in a story that gives it a punch.

How do you pronounce “kicker”?

“Kicker” is pronounced KIH-kuh (/ˈkɪkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “kicker” in a sentence?

Here is “kicker” used in a sentence: “The kicker nailed the winning field goal as time expired.”

What part of speech is “kicker”?

“Kicker” is a noun.

Is “kicker” a common word?

“Kicker” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “kicker” have?

“Kicker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a player, especially in American football, whose job is to kick the ball for field goals, extra points, or kickoffs.

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