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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
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frankness honesty openness reality seriousness truth truthfulness work

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Nichols added: "But here's the kicker: in this debate, experiences like mine feel like they've been weaponised and are being used for rhetorical misdirection, for what this Bill actually is."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 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

At $1.99/month for a 28-month plan, Surfshark delivers exceptional value already, but the real kicker is the service’s unlimited device connections.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

Seanie was our team’s kicker, and he scored the conversion, so PM went up 7—3.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith