Word of the Day : googly

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  1. JoeClubman

    JoeClubman New Member

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    noun: In cricket, a ball bowled with a deceptive action so that it bounces in a direction different from what the batsman was expecting. adjective: (eyes) Staring, bulging, or wide open, in amazement or admiration.

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  2. agranger

    agranger MINI of the Month June 2009
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    "Just as you settle on what you intend to do, on the sequence of actions that you need to take, fate bowls you a googly."

    I've never used it as a noun. I like it!
     

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