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GOLI

गोली
GO-lee

A small spherical object, often a marble or pellet.

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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.

In a sentence

The children played with colorful goli marbles in the courtyard.

As seen in crosswords

GOLI is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A small spherical object, often a marble or pellet” (4)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #542

Category: General Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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