drop kick
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.53 in modern English
21
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A kick made by dropping the ball on the ground and kicking it as it bounces up.
noun
An insignificant, contemptible or unfashionable person; a loser; used as a general insult.
Australian usage; Derogatory; Slang
noun
A kick to the opponent made by leaping into the air and kicking with both feet before dropping to the ground.
Example Sentences
- "Yes, we lifted the World Cup in 2003 (I can still effortlessly visualise Jonny's drop kick), but the Boks have won four, the Kiwis three and the Aussies two. Our women, thank God, are so much better."
- "‘I asked you to look after her for me, you drop-kick, not poison her.’"
- "‘Of course not, you drop kick,’ says Jen. “Ectoplasmic” means “like a ghost”. An ectoplasmic elephant would be invisible. So how could you see one anyway?’"
- "‘[…]I′m its godfather. Darce, too, although he doesn′t know it yet, but he will when he gets back, the bludger. Geez, I hope the kid has your brown eyes, Lanse.’ Andy snorted a laugh. ‘Yeah, you drop-kick. Still, it′s probably gunna need all the friends it can get. So you′re on. Don′t be stingy with the presents.’"
- "1933 April 22 Jumping Joe Savoldi publicity article AND ON JOE'S DROP KICK THEY DROP - !"
- "Joe was unable to return to the ring after missing a flying dropkick"