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单词 kicker
释义

kicker

noun

kick·​er ˈki-kər How to pronounce kicker (audio)
1
: one that kicks or kicks something
2
: an unexpected and surprising remark, revelation, or set of circumstances

Example Sentences

The real kicker came when the chairman announced that he was quitting.
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

kicker

noun

1
as in kick

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • kick
  • surprise
  • bombshell
  • revelation
  • disclosure
  • surprize
  • exposure
  • divulgence
  • admission
  • confession
  • acknowledgment
  • concession
  • acknowledgement
  • avowal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • concealment
  • cover-up
2
as in crock

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • crock
  • quibbler
  • nagger
  • nitpicker
  • repiner
  • party pooper
  • crab
  • hypochondriac
  • killjoy
  • pessimist
  • defeatist
  • grinch
  • spoilsport
  • faultfinder
  • objector
  • grump
  • sorehead
  • mutterer
  • curmudgeon
  • growler
  • sourpuss
  • grouser
  • hunks
  • fusser
  • whiner
  • bear
  • croaker
  • griper
  • complainer
  • murmurer
  • crank
  • bellyacher
  • grumbler
  • malcontent
  • crosspatch
  • grouch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • optimist
  • happy camper
  • Pollyanna
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