word
googly
GOOG-lee
ˈɡuːɡliListen
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Syllable breakdown
googly
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Dictionary meaning
In cricket, an off-break ball bowled with a leg-break action, designed to deceive the batsman.
Examples
- The leg-spinner bowled a perfect googly that pitched outside leg stump and hit the top of off.
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