GOLI
गोली
GO-lee
GOLI (गोली) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a small spherical object, often a marble or pellet. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer GOLI (4).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #542.
Meaning & usage
In Hindi, 'goli' refers to a small spherical object, commonly a marble used in children's games, or a pellet. It can also colloquially mean a bullet. It can also be a falsehood to save one's skin.
The term is widely used in various contexts in India, from playful to serious.
The term is widely used in various contexts in India, from playful to serious.
In a sentence
The children played with colorful goli marbles in the courtyard.
GOLI as a crossword answer
GOLI is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A small spherical object, often a marble or pellet” (4)
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