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kicker definition

kicker (-ər)

noun

  1. one that kicks
  2. Informal an outboard motor
  3. Slang
    1. a surprise ending, ironic twist, etc.
    2. a hidden, unsuspected point or difficulty

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kicker Usage Examples

Possessives

  • team: Penalty: ( a)-(c ) If the kicker's team infringes, the kick is disallowed.

Converse of object

  • hit: This means that it is easy to get the speed that you want to hit the kicker.

Adjective modifier

  • real: With no real kicker, Jesus missed the conversion attempt.

Noun used with modifier

  • sufferingthe: Cost a typical will always be and sufferingthe kicker real losses and.
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