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balled

 

[ bɔːld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional expression

The term 'balled' is the past tense of the verb 'ball,' which means to form something into a round shape. It can also refer to the act of a person crying or expressing strong emotions, often resulting in a balling-up of the features such as the face or hands. In a more informal context, it may denote someone behaving in a certain overly dramatic or exaggerated manner. In a colloquial sense, it's sometimes used to describe someone having a fit of anger or sadness.

Synonyms

cried, shed tears, sobbed, weeped.

Examples of usage

  • She balled her fists in frustration.
  • He balled up after hearing the bad news.
  • The child balled his eyes out when he fell.
  • After the breakup, she balled in her room for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "balled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enrolado

🇮🇳 गेंद में लिपटा हुआ

🇩🇪 gerollt

🇮🇩 digulung

🇺🇦 скатаний

🇵🇱 zwinięty

🇯🇵 丸められた

🇫🇷 enroulé

🇪🇸 enrollado

🇹🇷 yuvarlak

🇰🇷 둥글게 말린

🇸🇦 ملفوف

🇨🇿 srolovaný

🇸🇰 zrolovaný

🇨🇳 卷起的

🇸🇮 zavito

🇮🇸 vafið

🇰🇿 оралған

🇬🇪 გარშემორტყმული

🇦🇿 dönmüş

🇲🇽 enrollado

Etymology

The word 'balled' originates from the Old English term 'beallian', which meant to cry out or shout. Over time, it has evolved to represent not just vocal expressions but also emotional physicality. The transformation to mean ‘to ball’ in contexts of forming shapes reflects the natural human gesture of clenching or gathering, often used in moments of emotional expression. The roots can be traced back to various Indo-European languages, which contributed a variety of terms related to shouting or crying. The modern vernacular usage, especially in emotional contexts, speaks to human experiences with sorrow or pain, making 'balled' a versatile expression in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,832, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.