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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

howzat en · INTJ

Pronunciation

  • (Australia) audio
  • /ˈhaʊˌzat/ (UK)

Etymology

A reduction (linguistics) of How is that?

Meanings

  1. The cry used by members of the fielding team to make an appeal to the umpire.

Forms

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how's that alternative lexicographic
owzthat alternative lexicographic
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howzat en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • (Australia) audio
  • /ˈhaʊˌzat/ (UK)

Etymology

A reduction (linguistics) of How is that?

Meanings

  1. An instance of this cry in order to make an appeal to the umpire.

Forms

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howzats Number=Plur lexicographic
owzthat alternative lexicographic
how's that alternative lexicographic
owzat alternative lexicographic