kicker

/ˈkɪkər/
noun
  1. A player in sports like football or soccer who kicks the ball, especially for field goals or punts.
    • The team's kicker made a 50-yard field goal to win the game.
    • Our soccer kicker practiced penalty shots for an hour.
    • The coach praised the kicker for his powerful and accurate kicks.
  2. A person who kicks, often in a fight or sport.
    • The bouncer was a skilled kicker and could defend himself well.
    • In martial arts, a good kicker can strike from a distance.
    • She trained to become a faster and stronger kicker in taekwondo.
  3. A surprising or unexpected part of a situation, often at the end.
    • The real kicker came when she announced she was moving to another country.
    • We thought the deal was great, but the kicker was the hidden fee.
    • The kicker is that he already knew the answer but didn't tell anyone.
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