Sekirov Dictionary

drop kick

noun 3
verb 3
forms 6

noun3

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A kick made by dropping the ball on the ground and kicking it as it bounces up.
- 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. — 2026
•
A kick to the opponent made by leaping into the air and kicking with both feet before dropping to the ground.
- AND ON JOE'S DROP KICK THEY DROP - ! — 1933
•
(slang, offensive) An insignificant, contemptible or unfashionable person; a loser; used as a general insult.
- ‘I asked you to look after her for me, you drop-kick, not poison her.’ — 1989

verb3

To drop (a ball) and kick it after it hits the ground.
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To perform such a charge and jump.
- I thought, I'll dropkick... onto these guys, did I ever tell you that? — 2008
(informal) To charge towards (an object or person) and jump to attack the target with both legs extended.

forms

drop kicked · drop-kicked · drop kicking · drop-kicking · drop kicks · drop-kicks

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