Synonyms for

Kicker

Verb / ˈkɪkɜ: / Another word for kicker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or thing that kicks, especially a player in football who specializes in kicking.

Synonyms & similar words

punter placekicker booter striker thumper hitter knocker basher puncher slapper smacker whacker beater drummer percussionist

Synonyms by register

Formal

climax pinnacle zenith acme

Informal

punchline payoff clincher coup de grâce

Literary

coda finale epilogue

Antonyms

starter opener beginning introduction prelude

Common collocations

  • a real kicker
  • the kicker is
  • a kicker for
  • a kicker in
  • the final kicker
  • a surprise kicker

Word family

noun kicker
verb kick

Usage note

Often used informally to describe a surprising or decisive element, especially at the end of something. Can also refer to a player in American football.

Example sentences

  1. The kicker on the soccer team scored a goal.
  2. The kicker on the football team made a perfect kick.
  3. The kicker in karate class broke the board with his foot.
  4. The horse kicked the barn door with its hind legs, like a kicker.
  5. The baby was a kicker in the womb, always moving and kicking.

Quotes

  • Football is a game of inches, and sometimes it all comes down to a kicker.
  • A good kicker can make all the difference in a tight game.
  • The kicker is often the unsung hero of the football team.

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