Synonyms for

Yorker

Verb / ˈjɔ:rkɜ: / Another word for yorker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A type of delivery in cricket where the ball bounces on the pitch just in front of the batsman.

Synonyms & similar words

bouncer beamer flipper googly topspinner doosra slider outswinger inswinger knuckleball off-break

Synonyms by register

Formal

resident inhabitant denizen

Informal

New Yorker local native

Literary

Manhattanite Gothamite

Antonyms

outsider stranger foreigner non-native visitor alien

Common collocations

  • proud yorker
  • true yorker
  • born yorker
  • yorker accent
  • yorker pastry
  • yorker cheese
  • yorker dog

Word family

noun Yorker

Usage note

Refers to a person from York, England, or, more commonly, a person from New York City. The latter usage is informal and often capitalized as 'New Yorker'.

Example sentences

  1. The bowler surprised the batsman with a fast yorker.
  2. The yorker delivery is difficult to hit.
  3. The bowler's yorker was too good for the batsman to play.
  4. The yorker is one of the most effective deliveries in cricket.
  5. The bowler practiced delivering yorkers in the nets.

Quotes

  • "He's bowled him! What a yorker!" - Commentary during a cricket match.
  • "The key to bowling a yorker is to aim for the batsman's toes." - Advice from a cricket coach.
  • "The batsman was caught off guard by the yorker delivery." - Analysis by a cricket commentator.

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