ballsy

[ bawl-zee ]

adjective

, Slang: Vulgar.

, balls·i·er, balls·i·est.

1. boldly aggressive or courageous:

   a ballsy gal who isn't afraid of anyone.

ballsy

/ ˈbɔːlzɪ /

adjective

1. slang.
   courageous and spirited

Other Words From

• ballsi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballsy¹

1955–60; balls (in the sense “boldness, courage, brashness”) + -y ¹; -sy

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballsy¹

C20: from balls meaning courage, forcefulness

Example Sentences

Honor called the move “ballsy” and his friend shot back, “Cerebral ballsy!”

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Obama did exactly the right thing here, and in fact kind of a ballsy thing.

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Then why, the ballsy teenager asked, are gay couples not allowed to marry?

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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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Related Words

• bold
• brash
• saucy