noun

baller

BAWL

Baller (noun) means Informal: someone who plays basketball, especially skilfully. Example: “He's been a serious baller since middle school.”

noun

Informal: someone who plays basketball, especially skilfully.

"He's been a serious baller since middle school."

adj

Slang: impressively cool, flashy, or extravagant, often implying wealth.

"They pulled up in a baller sports car that turned every head on the street."

How to use baller

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA basketball player, or (as slang) someone or something flashy and impressively expensive.

When to use it

Very informal slang; common in hip-hop and sports culture.

Word forms

more baller comparative, Ballers plural, most baller superlative

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Etymology

From ball plus -er; the "extravagant" sense grew out of the image of wealthy professional basketball players.

Rhymes for baller

caller waller Haller footballer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “baller” mean?

The word “baller” means informal: someone who plays basketball, especially skilfully. In plain terms, a basketball player, or (as slang) someone or something flashy and impressively expensive.

How do you pronounce “baller”?

“Baller” is pronounced BAWL (/ˈbɔːlɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “baller” in a sentence?

Here is “baller” used in a sentence: “He's been a serious baller since middle school.”

What part of speech is “baller”?

Depending on how it is used, “baller” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “baller” have?

“Baller” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: someone who plays basketball, especially skilfully.