Drop kick

noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A kick made by dropping the ball on the ground and kicking it as it bounces up. Canadian
  2. 2
    An insignificant, contemptible or unfashionable person; a loser; used as a general insult. Australia, derogatory, slang

    "‘I asked you to look after her for me, you drop-kick, not poison her.’"

  3. 3
    A 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 - !"

Verb
  1. 1
    To drop (a ball) and kick it after it hits the ground. transitive
  2. 2
    To charge towards (an object or person) and jump to attack the target with both legs extended. informal, transitive
  3. 3
    To perform such a charge and jump. intransitive

    "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?"

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