kicker

kicker
kick ► VERB 1) strike or propel forcibly with the foot. 2) strike out with the foot or feet. 3) informal succeed in giving up (a habit or addiction). 4) (of a gun) recoil when fired.
► NOUN 1) an instance of kicking. 2) informal a sharp stimulant effect. 3) informal a thrill of pleasurable excitement.
● kick against — Cf. ↑kick against
● kick around (or about) — Cf. ↑kick around
● kick the bucket — Cf. ↑kick the bucket
● kick in — Cf. ↑kick in
● a kick in the teeth — Cf. ↑a kick in the teeth
● kick off — Cf. ↑kick off
● kick oneself — Cf. ↑kick oneself
● kick out — Cf. ↑kick out
● kick upstairs — Cf. ↑kick upstairs
DERIVATIVES kicker noun.
ORIGIN of unknown origin.

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