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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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker took a solo trip to the White House to meet with President Donald Trump.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker stopped at the White House on Thursday to pay a visit to President Donald Trump more than two weeks after losing in Super Bowl LIX.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Morgan did say the Panthers will weigh their options at kicker.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
The win rate is the real kicker; more often than not, Gomis makes an impact when going into a challenge.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker stopped at the White House on Thursday to pay a visit to President Donald Trump more than two weeks after losing in Super Bowl LIX.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Morgan did say the Panthers will weigh their options at kicker.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
The win rate is the real kicker; more often than not, Gomis makes an impact when going into a challenge.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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