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Definition of kicker - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsperson who kicks in sports
- The kicker scored the winning goal.
2.
surpriseunexpected twist or disadvantage
- The kicker was hidden in the contract.
3.
pokerTECH. unpaired card deciding a handTECH.
- He won with a high kicker.
4.
maritimeTECH. outboard motor for a boatTECH.
- We used the kicker to navigate the lake.
5.
journalismTECH. US small text above a headlineTECH. US
- The kicker highlighted the main topic.
Images of kicker
outboard motor for a boat
Expressions with kicker
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someone who appears interested but never buys
The salesman was frustrated by the tyre kicker who spent hours asking questions.
Origin of kicker
English, kick (to strike with foot) + -er (one who does)
Terms with kicker included in their meaning
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acr: top pair top kicker
having the best pair and kicker in poker
goal kicker
football player executing placekicks for goals
Examples of kicker in a sentence
Fans cheered as the kicker made a 50-yard field goal. The kicker came when they announced the extra fees. Everyone was shocked by the kicker in the final scene. His kicker was an ace, which secured his win. Without a strong kicker, he lost the poker hand. The kicker was essential for the fishing trip.
He repaired the kicker before setting out to sea. The kicker added context to the headline. Editors often write the kicker last.
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- French:botteur, hic, ...
- German:Kicker, Haken, ...
- Italian:calciatore, sorpresa, ...
- Spanish:pateador, sorpresa, ...
- Portuguese:chutador, surpresa, ...
- Chinese:踢球手, 意外因素, ...
- Japanese:キッカー, 驚き, ...
- Arabic:رَكَّال, مفاجأة غير متوقعة, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹעֵט, הַפְתָּעָה, ...
- Russian:кикер, подвох, ...
- Ukrainian:кікер, підвох, ...
- Hindi:किकर, पेंच, ...
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