adj
ballsy
BAWL-zee
adj
1
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 notesIn 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
Word Forms
ballsier comparative, ballsiest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "balls" (courage) plus the adjective ending -y.