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Ballsy: meaning, definitions and examples

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ballsy

 

[ หˆbษ”หlzi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น audacioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคฒเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mutig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผั–ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odwaลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง่ƒ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท audacieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ audaz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋‹ดํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odvรกลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvรกลพny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง่ƒ†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ djรถrf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒœแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.