balladize

especially British, bal·lad·ise

[bal-uh-dahyz]

verb (used with object)

balladized, balladizing 

1. to make (something) into a ballad; write a ballad about.

verb (used without object)

balladized, balladizing 

1. to write or compose ballads.

Word History and Origins

Origin of balladize¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; ballad + -ize