Definition

A player in football who kicks the ball just after it has been dropped to the ground.

Example

The dropkicker scored a crucial point during the game by executing a perfect kick.

Conversation

Did you see that amazing dropkicker in the last game?

Yeah, it was incredible how he timed that kick!

I wonder how much practice it takes to become a good dropkicker.

Probably a lot, but it definitely pays off during crucial moments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dropkicker → The word is formed from 'drop' (from Old English 'dropa', meaning a small amount of liquid falling) and 'kicker' (from 'kick', meaning to strike with the foot, derived from Old English 'cycian'). The term describes a person who strikes with their foot while dropping down, typically in a martial arts context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'dropping' down and then 'kicking' — that's how a dropkicker performs their move.

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