adj

ballsy

BAWL-zee

Ballsy (adj) means Bold and daring; showing a lot of nerve. Example: “It was a ballsy move to negotiate a raise on his first week.”

adj

Bold and daring; showing a lot of nerve.

"It was a ballsy move to negotiate a raise on his first week."

"Her ballsy attitude won over the toughest clients."

How to use ballsy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBold, brave, and unafraid to take risks.

When to use it

Informal; fine in casual speech and writing but not formal contexts.

Common pairings

a ballsy move ballsy attitude

ballsier comparative, ballsiest superlative

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Formed from "balls" (courage) plus the adjective ending -y.

What does “ballsy” mean?

The word “ballsy” means bold and daring; showing a lot of nerve. In plain terms, bold, brave, and unafraid to take risks.

How do you pronounce “ballsy”?

“Ballsy” is pronounced BAWL-zee (/ˈbɔlzi/ in IPA).

How do you use “ballsy” in a sentence?

Here is “ballsy” used in a sentence: “It was a ballsy move to negotiate a raise on his first week.”

What part of speech is “ballsy”?

“Ballsy” is an adjective.