Howzat
"Howzat" is what is now commenly used to "appeal" in cricket. A fielder will appeal if they think the batsman is out. The fielder has to ask the Umpire (Referee) "How is that?" before the Umpire will give a decision. However most players know scream it at the top of their lungs so it sounds like Howzat
Also known as "Asking the question"
Also known as "Asking the question"
(Batsman hits ball to fielder)
Fielder: "Howzat!"
Fielder: "Howzat!"
Howzat
'Howzat' is an appeal in cricket. Before a batsmen is given out, technically at least one person in the fieliding team must appeal. After an appeal the umpire will give a decision as to whether a batsmen is out, or go to the third umpire if he is unsure on 'line' decisions - namely run-outs, stumpings, and whether a catch is legitimate.
*batsmen nicks the ball to the wicket-keeper*
bowler, keeper and close-in fielders: HOWZAT
*umpire raises finger* - signifying the batsmen is out.
bowler, keeper and close-in fielders: HOWZAT
*umpire raises finger* - signifying the batsmen is out.
Howzat
When a cricketer catches a ball or calls for LBW he yells HOWZAT in the top of his voice.
He bowles the ball, it has been hit high, --- HOWZAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
howzat?
Interrogatory phrase expressing confusion and implying that something is seriously amiss.
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Howzat?
Howzat?