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ballsy
[ bawl-zee ]
/ ĖbÉl zi /
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adjective, ballsĀ·iĀ·er, ballsĀ·iĀ·est.Slang: Vulgar.
boldly aggressive or courageous: a ballsy gal who isn't afraid of anyone.
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ballsy
/ (ĖbÉĖlzÉŖ) /
adjective
slang courageous and spirited
Word Origin for ballsy
C20: from balls meaning courage, forcefulness
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