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howzat
exclamation
sports specializeduk /haʊˈzæt/ us /ˈhaʊ.zæt/
in cricket, the word that a player calls out when they think the batter(= the player trying to hit the ball) is out(= can no longer continue playing):
The bowler yelled "howzat" with arms extended but the umpire just shook his head.
Unless you appeal by saying "howzat", the umpire can't give someone out.
The whole slip cordon bellowed "howzat" for a catch behind.
It was a very quiet howzat and everyone was surprised when the umpire raised his finger.
They were convinced that they had him lbw but their howzat was ignored.
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