can kicker en · NOUN
Etymology
Can kicking attested as an activity of idle urban youths since the late 19th century. Modern sense of "procrastinate" dates from the 1980s.
Meanings
- Someone or something who is can kicking or who kicks the can down the road. I.e. someone or something who is adept at delaying things, putting off a difficult issue or decision, typically on a continual basis. For example, 'The US and Europe should be glad to be led by a bunch of can-kickers'.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| can kickers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |