drop kick

drop kicknoun

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  American-footballball-gamesfootballA 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.
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  derogatoryslangAn 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.’
  • ‘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?’
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  governmenthobbieslifestyleA kick to the opponent made by leaping into the air and kicking with both feet before dropping to the ground.

  • 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

drop kickverb

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  To drop (a ball) and kick it after it hits the ground.

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  informalTo charge towards (an object or person) and jump to attack the target with both legs extended.

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  To perform such a charge and jump.

  • 2008 William Shatner Shatner On His Star Trek Signature Drop Kick 2 minutes 19 seconds Official William Shatner Page I thought, I'll dropkick... onto these guys, did I ever tell you that?