How to Pronounce "ballbuster"
word
ˈbɔlˌbʌstɚ
BAWL-buhs-ter
ˈbɔːlˌbʌstə
BAWL-buhs-tuh
Definition
A "ballbuster" is an informal and slightly rude word for a person, usually a woman, who is very tough, strict, demanding, or difficult to please or deal with.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔlˌbʌstɚ
British English
ˈbɔːlˌbʌstə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAWL-buhs-ter
UK
BAWL-buhs-tuh
Listen in Context
My boss is a real ballbuster when it comes to deadlines.
She has a reputation as a ballbuster at the office.
Don’t be such a ballbuster about the rules.
She’s a total ballbuster in meetings, but she gets results.