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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As such, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker was given a platform to express his views as the commencement speaker at Benedictine College.
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker speaks to the media during NFL football Super Bowl 58 opening night Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas.
—CBS News, 15 May 2024
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker speaks to the media during NFL football Super Bowl 58 opening night Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas.
—CBS News, 15 May 2024
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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