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