dropkick
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdrɒpˌkɪk/
KK: /ˈdrɒpˌkɪk/
noun
Definition
A type of kick in which a person drops a ball and kicks it just as it touches the ground, often used in sports like football.
Example
He scored a goal with a perfect dropkick during the match.
Conversation
Did you see that amazing dropkick in the game last night?
Yeah, it was incredible! I've never seen a kick like that before.
I know, right? It really changed the momentum of the match.
Absolutely, that dropkick was a game-changer for sure!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
kick
punt
strike
Antonyms
catch
hold
receive
verb
Definition
To kick someone or something by jumping and striking with both feet, usually in a sports context.
Example
He managed to dropkick the ball over the goalpost during the game.
Tense Forms
Past: dropkicked
Past Participle: dropkicked
Conversation
Did you see that amazing dropkick in the last game?
Yeah, it was incredible! I can't believe he pulled that off.
I wish I could dropkick like that during our matches.
Root Explanation
Dropkick → The word is formed from "drop" (from Old English *druppian*, meaning to let fall) and "kick" (from Old English *cyccean*, meaning to strike with the foot). The term describes a move where a person drops down and kicks with their feet, typically in a martial arts or wrestling context.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone 'letting fall' ('drop') and then 'striking with their foot' ('kick') — that's how a dropkick is performed.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.