drop kick
The term "drop kick" is used in various sports and has also made its way into slang language.
Definition
B2Football
(technical)A type of kick where the ball is dropped and kicked as it bounces off the ground.
Example
- He scored a goal with a perfectly executed drop kick.
B2Wrestling
(technical)A move where a wrestler jumps and kicks an opponent with both feet.
Example
- The wrestler took down his opponent with a powerful drop kick.
C1Informal
(slang, derogatory, Australia)A term used to describe an insignificant or contemptible person.
Example
- He called his rival a drop kick after the argument.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drop kick":
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