dropkick

English

noun
Definitions
  • (football) kicking where the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground.
  • (pro wrestling) a kick made to the opponent by leaping into the air and dropping down on them.

Etymology

Compound from English drop (act of dropping) + English kick (eject from an internet forum).

Origin

English

kick

Gloss

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