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ballsy

balls·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bawl-zee]
    • /ˈbɔl zi/
    • /ˈbɔːl.zi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bawl-zee]
    • /ˈbɔl zi/

Definitions of ballsy word

  • adjective ballsy You can describe a person or their behaviour as ballsy if you admire them because you think they are energetic and brave. 3
  • adjective ballsy courageous and spirited 3
  • adjective ballsy daring, courageous, aggressive, etc. 3
  • adjective ballsy boldly aggressive or courageous: a ballsy gal who isn't afraid of anyone. 1
  • noun ballsy Tough and courageous. 1
  • adjective ballsy (Slang) (vulgar) Tough and courageous; having balls. 0
See all 6 definitions of ballsy

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Origin of ballsy

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; balls (in the sense “boldness, courage, brashness”) + -y1; cf. -sy

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Parts of speech for Ballsy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Ballsy

ballsy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for ballsy

adj ballsy

  • saucy — impertinent; insolent: a saucy remark; a saucy child.
  • brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
  • bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
  • audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
  • brazen — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brazen, you mean that they are very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behaviour.

adjective ballsy

  • impudent — of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
  • fearless — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
All 37 Synonyms of ballsy

Antonyms for ballsy

adj ballsy

  • afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
  • fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
All 2 Antonyms of ballsy

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