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kicker

[kik-er] / ˈkɪk ər /
NOUN
wrinkle
Synonyms
STRONG
artifice catch concern counterfeit deceit device dodge fake feint fixture fun gadget gambit game gimmick gizmo imposture instrument jest maneuver means method ploy ruse secret shift sport stratagem stunt trick twist widget wile
Antonyms
STRONG
frankness honesty openness reality seriousness truth truthfulness work

Example Sentences

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Then, a self-congratulatory kicker: “No noise. No agenda. Asking the right questions for all Americans, on NewsNation.”

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

"Ford is an exceptional tactical kicker but he has not been kicking in the last two games and they have struggled as a result of it."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The Trojans had a good kicker … but that’s about all the nice things you can say about the special teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

As a kicker, the first estimate of fourth quarter GDP was also light of expectations, with growth prospects trimmed by the government shutdown and persistent trade deficits.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I knew the second four hundred was the kicker.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds