Third-umpire Edit Meaning

1.

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.

See dodgy, suspicious, iffy, dubious

2.

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.

See dodgy, iffy, doubtful, unbelievable, odd, strange