Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
howzat
interjection
/haʊˈzæt/
Definition
A term used in cricket to appeal for a dismissal.
Examples
- The bowler shouted ‘howzat!’ after hitting the batsman’s pad with the ball.
- During the match, the captain raised his hands and called out ‘howzat!’ when he thought the batsman was out.
Meaning
Howzat is shouted by fielders to request that the umpire declares a batsman out, often after a delivery that could have led to an out.
Synonyms
- Dismissed
- Out
- Appeal
