ballsy

[ bawl-zee ]

/ ˈbɔl zi /

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adjective, balls·i·er, balls·i·est. Slang: Vulgar.

boldly aggressive or courageous: a ballsy gal who isn't afraid of anyone.

Words nearby ballsy

ballroom, ballroom dance, ballroom dancing, balls, balls-up, ballsy, ballup, ballwin, bally, ballyhoo, ballymena

Origin of ballsy

1955–60; balls (in the sense “boldness, courage, brashness”) + -y¹; cf. -sy

OTHER WORDS FROM ballsy

balls·i·ness, noun

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Honor called the move “ballsy” and his friend shot back, “Cerebral ballsy!”
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The next time you are downward dogging, give a thought to that ballsy broad from the Ukraine.
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It was ballsy of him to reinforce his determination to overhaul healthcare.
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Courteney is very funny and ballsy and not afraid to look silly.
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British Dictionary definitions for ballsy

ballsy

/ (ˈbɔːlzɪ) /

adjective

slang courageous and spirited

Word Origin for ballsy

C20: from balls meaning courage, forcefulness

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ballsy

adjective, balls·i·er, balls·i·est. Slang: Vulgar.

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Words nearby ballsy

Origin of ballsy

OTHER WORDS FROM ballsy

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British Dictionary definitions for ballsy

adjective

Word Origin for ballsy