noun

balling

Balling (noun) means the act of forming something into a ball or clump. Example: “The nurse showed her how to check for balling of the cotton wool before use.”

noun

The act of forming something into a ball or clump.

"The nurse showed her how to check for balling of the cotton wool before use."

"Balling of the soil made it hard to till the field evenly."

Slang for living large or showing off wealth, especially in hip-hop culture.

"He was balling all night, buying rounds for everyone at the club."

"They flew first class and stayed at a five-star hotel — pure balling."

How to use balling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither forming a ball-shaped clump, or (in slang) living extravagantly and flaunting money.

When to use it

The slang "living large" sense is informal/hip-hop derived and unsuitable for formal writing.

Common pairings

balling out balling hard

Word forms

ballings plural, Ballings plural

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Etymology

Formed from ball plus the -ing ending, originally describing anything shaped or wound into a ball.

Rhymes for balling

calling walling stalling appalling recalling signalling eyeballing stonewalling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “balling” mean?

The word “balling” means the act of forming something into a ball or clump. In plain terms, either forming a ball-shaped clump, or (in slang) living extravagantly and flaunting money.

How do you use “balling” in a sentence?

Here is “balling” used in a sentence: “The nurse showed her how to check for balling of the cotton wool before use.”

What part of speech is “balling”?

“Balling” is a noun.

How many meanings does “balling” have?

“Balling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of forming something into a ball or clump.