Ballsy: meaning, definitions and examples
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ballsy
[ หbษหlzi ]
informal, bravery
Ballsy refers to someone who is bold or audacious, often in a way that shows a lack of fear or consideration for potential negative consequences. It can describe behavior that is considered daring or reckless.
Synonyms
audacious, bold, brave, daring, gutsy.
Examples of usage
- He made a ballsy decision to start his own business.
- Her ballsy attitude impressed everyone at the meeting.
- That was a ballsy move to confront the boss directly.
Translations
Translations of the word "ballsy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น audacioso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช mutig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berani
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผัะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ odwaลผny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคง่ใช
๐ซ๐ท audacieux
๐ช๐ธ audaz
๐น๐ท cesur
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ดํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฑูุก
๐จ๐ฟ odvรกลพnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ odvรกลพny
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง่็
๐ธ๐ฎ pogumen
๐ฎ๐ธ djรถrf
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษsur
๐ฒ๐ฝ audaz
Etymology
The term 'ballsy' is believed to have originated in American English in the late 20th century. It is a slang term derived from the word 'balls', which is often used to refer to courage or bravery, particularly in a masculine context. The use of 'ballsy' suggests a level of confidence or gutsiness, often associated with taking risks or making bold moves. The term plays on the idea that having 'balls' is synonymous with being brave, and it has evolved to describe actions that are daring or audacious. Although it is commonly used in informal contexts, it can carry a mix of admiration and criticism, depending on the situation and outcomes of the actions being described.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,771, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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