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kabaddi
kabaddi [ kə búddi ]


noun 
Definition:
 
South Asia chasing game: a chasing game played between teams, developed in northern India. One player at a time from each team enters the opposing team's court and tries to touch an opponent while repeating the word 'kabaddi'.
[Mid-20th century. Origin ?]
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