👉 To deliver googlies.
(Adjusts glasses, leans forward with a gentle smile) Well now, class, that’s quite a curious entry! A fascinating bit of wordplay, indeed. You’ve stumbled upon an old definition of "Google," and it's certainly…unexpected. Let me explain, because the dictionary isn't always straightforward, you see. “Deliver Googlies” – that’s a phrase from cricket, my dear students! It means to bowl a deceptive delivery, something that throws the batsman off balance - a trick shot, a surprise move. Google, originally, was the name of Vic Gundotra’s son. He loved to play cricket and would often “deliver googlies” – meaning he'd bowl tricky balls. Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the founders of Google, used this playful nickname for their search engine. They wanted a name that felt lighthearted, a bit whimsical - something that suggested finding things easily, like catching a surprising, unexpected cricket ball! So, while the dictionary does say "deliver googlies," it’s more of a historical anecdote than a true definition. Today, Google means to search for information online – to find what you need quickly and efficiently. It's all about finding those answers, just like catching a tricky cricket ball! Does that make a little more sense? Any questions?
