Kicker

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪkər/

Definitions of kicker

noun a part of a machine that imparts motion, as a cam on a shaft

Example Sentences

A1 The soccer player is the team's best kicker.

A2 She was known for being a powerful kicker in the martial arts class.

B1 The unexpected plot twist at the end of the movie was the real kicker.

B2 The kicker on the football team made a game-winning field goal in the final seconds.

C1 The kicker's accuracy and consistency have earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame.

C2 The kicker's powerful leg allowed him to set a new record for the longest field goal in NFL history.

Examples of kicker in a Sentence

formal The kicker of the football team is known for his powerful leg.

informal Did you see the kicker's amazing field goal in the last game?

slang That guy is a real kicker when it comes to making jokes.

figurative The unexpected plot twist at the end of the movie was a real kicker.

Grammatical Forms of kicker

• past tense: kicked
• plural: kickers
• comparative: more kick
• superlative: most kick
• present tense: kick
• future tense: will kick
• perfect tense: have kicked
• continuous tense: is kicking
• singular: kicker
• positive degree: kick
• infinitive: to kick
• gerund: kicking
• participle: kicking

Origin and Evolution of kicker

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'kicker' originated in Middle English as 'kikere', derived from the Old English word 'cicen' meaning 'chicken'. It was used to refer to a person who kicks or strikes with the foot.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'kicker' evolved to also refer to a player who kicks the ball in sports like football or soccer. It is now commonly used to describe someone who delivers a decisive blow or final point in a competition or argument.