doosra

A word used to describe something unexpected that deceives or fools somebody.

The end of that movie was a real doosra.

by #Kings# July 17, 2007

doosra

The act of choosing or picking something correctly despite overwhelming disdain and/or disbelief.

Eg. 1
"I can't believe she picked App State to beat Michigan"
"Yeah, what a doosra!"

Eg. 2
"If he is right about Mischa Barton, that would be a real doosra"

by coolgus October 13, 2007

doosra

A term used in the sport of Cricket.

Originaly an Urdu word meaning "other one".

It is used to describe a delivery that makes the ball hit the ground and then turn (change direction) in the opposite way to what is expected.

The English batsmen were completely flummoxed by Murali's doosra.

by LGD May 10, 2004