Definition of "googly" in English

noun

1. (cricket) A ball, bowled by a leg-break bowler, that spins from off to leg (to a right-handed batsman), unlike a normal leg-break delivery.

   • His weakness in batting is against googly.
   • He bowled a googly that sparked a shout for LBW.

adjective

1. (of the eyes) Bulging.

2. (usually of eyes, sometimes of persons) Appearing to be amorous, flirtatious.