Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

googly

noun

/ˈɡuːɡli/

Definition

A type of delivery in cricket that is bowled to confuse the batsman.

Examples

The bowler surprised everyone with a googly that bamboozled the batsman.
During the match, he successfully bowled several googlies that contributed to his team’s victory.
Learning to bowl a googly takes a lot of practice and skill.

Meaning

A googly is a deceptive bowling technique where the bowler spins the ball in such a way that it appears to be going one direction but actually moves in another, making it difficult for the batsman to hit.