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India slang
A six-run hit in cricket (widely understood term).
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India
Formality
Informal.
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sixer means A six-run hit in cricket (widely understood term). It is best read as india slang associated with India.
"sixer" means A six-run hit in cricket (widely understood term). In India, the nuance may be more specific.
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
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