General
baller
What does baller mean?
Someone who plays basketball, particularly a skilled one; also broader slang for a successful person.
"He's a real baller — hooped in college and overseas."
Origin
From 'ball' (to play basketball); crossed into hip-hop culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does baller mean?
Originally a skilled basketball player, it now more broadly means someone who is successful, wealthy, or living large.
Where did the word baller come from?
From 'ball' meaning to play basketball; it crossed over into hip-hop culture where it took on the sense of success and status.
Is calling someone a baller a compliment?
Yes — it's a term of praise, whether for their game on the court or their lifestyle off it.
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