kabaddi
Kabaddi (noun) means a South Asian contact sport in which a lone "raider" dashes into the opposing team's half, tries to tag defenders, and must get back to their own side — all while chanting to prove they haven't taken a breath. Example: “The village tournament drew huge crowds for the final kabaddi match.”
How to use kabaddi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fast, breath-holding tag sport popular across South Asia, now also played internationally.
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The village tournament drew huge crowds for the final _____ match.
Etymology
From Hindi kabaddi, itself borrowed from Tamil, where the word traces back to "kai" (hand) plus "pidi" (grip) — roughly "holding hands."
Frequently asked questions
What does “kabaddi” mean?
The word “kabaddi” means a South Asian contact sport in which a lone "raider" dashes into the opposing team's half, tries to tag defenders, and must get back to their own side — all while chanting to prove they haven't taken a breath. In plain terms, a fast, breath-holding tag sport popular across South Asia, now also played internationally.
How do you pronounce “kabaddi”?
“Kabaddi” is pronounced KUH-buh-dee (/ˈkʌbədi/ in IPA).
How do you use “kabaddi” in a sentence?
Here is “kabaddi” used in a sentence: “The village tournament drew huge crowds for the final kabaddi match.”
What part of speech is “kabaddi”?
“Kabaddi” is a noun.
Where does the word “kabaddi” come from?
The word “kabaddi” comes from Hindi. From Hindi kabaddi, itself borrowed from Tamil, where the word traces back to "kai" (hand) plus "pidi" (grip) — roughly "holding hands.".
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