It can also mean, in American informal English, “an unexpected or surprising remark, revelation, or set of circumstances,” as in “The real kicker came when the chairman announced that he was quitting.” It's frequently used in the phrase: “that's the kicker.”

What does it mean when something is a kicker?

1 : one that kicks or kicks something. 2 : an unexpected and surprising remark, revelation, or set of circumstances.

What is a kicker in a sentence?

Word forms: kickers

countable noun. In sports such as football and rugby, the kicker is a player whose role includes kicking the ball. [US] Redskins kicker Chip Lohmiller missed two field-goal attempts. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.