Definder - what does the word mean?

What is Third Umpire?

Dodgy stuff, too close to call, of dubious merit, some characteristic or aspect that "the jury is still out" on. Something that is debatable.

Etymology: Akin to when during a cricket match the on field umpires are faced with a decision that is too difficult to make and so they refer to the Third Umpire for a ruling.

Tom Cruise eating placentas is Third-Umpire.

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Third Umpire - video

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Third Umpire - what is it?

Dodgy stuff, too close to call, of dubious merit, some characteristic or aspect that "the jury is still out" on. Something that is debatable.

Etymology: Akin to when during a cricket match the on field umpires are faced with a decision that is too difficult to make and so they refer to the Third Umpire for a ruling.

Tom Cruise eating placentas is Third-Umpire.

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What does "Third Umpire" mean?

Cricket: Used when the on-field umpire is unsure of a decision regarding run-outs, stumpings, and the legality of catches. However, they now use it as a cop-out as they are too pussy to make decisions. The third umpire plays part in the umpire decision referral system.

A batsmen is clearly run out.
Tired umpire calls for third umpire so he gets a break.

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