छक्का

chakka
nounIntermediate
Sports

In cricket, a six is a shot that clears the boundary without touching the ground, scoring six runs.

बल्लेबाज ने छक्का लगाकर दर्शकों को खुश किया।

The batsman delighted the crowd by hitting a six.

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In cricket, a six is the highest possible score from a single ball.

informal

In informal contexts, 'छक्का' can also mean a complete victory or a decisive win.

हमने उस मैच में छक्का लगाया।

We won that match decisively.

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This usage is more common in casual speech.

Collocations

छक्का लगानाto hit a sixछक्का मारनाto win decisively

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Related Phrases

छक्का लगानाphrase
to hit a six
छक्का मारनाphrase
to win decisively

💡Pro Tip

Cricket Context

Remember that 'छक्का' is most commonly used in the context of cricket.

Gold Rule

Primary Meaning

The primary meaning of 'छक्का' is a six in cricket.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the number '6' in Hindi, referring to the six runs scored in cricket.

📝Usage Notes

The term is primarily used in the context of cricket but can also be used metaphorically to describe a decisive victory.

Word Breakdown

छक्का
six
root
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश