General
balling
What does balling mean?
Living lavishly — spending freely, wearing the labels, in the section ordering bottles. Doesn't require actual wealth; performing it counts.
"Look at him on the gram, balling in Dubai every other week."
Origin
African-American hip-hop slang from the 1990s (often traced to playing pro basketball = making money). Crossed into UK road slang via grime and rap and now sits comfortably in MLE.
Frequently asked questions
What does "balling" mean?
It means living rich, spending big, and flexing the lifestyle.
How do you use "balling" in a sentence?
"New watch, new car — he's out here balling."
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