kicker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who kicks.
  2. One who takes kicks.
  3. A placekicker: a player who kicks the football during free kicks, kick offs, field goals, and extra point tries.
  4. The kicking strap.
  5. An outboard motor.
  6. An unexpected situation, detail or circumstance, often unpleasant, serving as a punchline or clincher.
  7. An enticement for investors, e.g. warranty added to the investment contract.
  8. An unpaired card which is part of a pair, two pair, or three of a kind poker hand.
  9. Small text above a headline that indicates the topic of the story.
  10. The last one or two paragraphs of a story.
  11. Synonym of lead-in (“start of photo caption”).
  12. A lighthearted or humorous item used to round off a news broadcast.
noun
  1. A particular type of Texan who is associated with country/western attire, attitudes, and/or philosophy.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪkɚ/ en-us-kicker.ogg /ˈkɪkə/

Word forms

kicker kickers

Etymology

From kick + -er.

Translations

Catalan: xutador Czech: kopáč Georgian: დამრტყმელი German: Kicker
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