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"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"
(Batsman hits ball to fielder)
Fielder: "Howzat!"
Howzat by Son Of Ronin August 6, 2004
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'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.
Howzat by Ranga O_o December 15, 2009
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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 by Mikeyman March 19, 2003
Interrogatory phrase expressing confusion and implying that something is seriously amiss.

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Howzat?
howzat? by gnostic 1 February 9, 2013
An informal greeting meaning both "hi" and "how are you?" Derived from the olde expression, "how'sa you?"
Howza! I haven't seen you in awhile!
howza by Kitty Jowchu September 8, 2008
Pronounced: "How-it"

beyond hot, and hotter than HAWT. its like the hottest something can get without creaming yourself. and not hot as in temperature, but hot as in sexiness.
God DAMN Jeremy is HOWAT!
HOWAT by WRXFTW June 12, 2006
It is a pidgin word that means Hello / What's up / How is it and it also is a South African slang meaning the same thing, Hello / What's Up / How is it.
Hooo brah, howzit! -- Pidgin

Howzit. - South African Slang
Howzit by curtaincall April 1, 2009