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Lollies 'n Cricket Balls

Kathryn wrote to us wanting to know what jaffa means in cricket or if it was slang for something else. Actually jaffa is slang in cricket for a ball that moves through the air or off the pitch so much that it is very difficult for a batsman to play successfully. Jaffa is also the name of a popular lollie (candy) in Australia. So you can eat Jaffa while watching a jaffa.

Speaking of cricket, if you ever wondered what cricket is all about, here's a good Aussie website with an extensive glossary to help you understand the rules and the slang.