balling
word · lemma: ball
Definition
'Balling' means forming something into a ball shape, or, in slang, living a luxurious, flashy lifestyle.
Usage & Nuances
'Balling' as a verb for making balls is neutral and literal. As slang ('living large, flashy'), it's informal, common in American hip-hop/urban culture. Not suitable for formal writing. Don't confuse with 'bawling' (crying loudly).
Spanish: formando bolas - viviendo a lo grande (jerga)Portuguese (BR): fazer bolas - ostentando (gíria)Portuguese (PT): fazer bolas - ostentar (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 揉成球 - 过着奢侈生活（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 揉成球 - 過著奢華生活（俚語）Hindi: गेंद बना रहा है - ऐशोआराम से जीना (स्लैंग)Arabic: تشكيل كرات - يعيش برفاهية (عامية)
Example Sentences
She is balling pieces of dough to make cookies.
basic
Tyler was balling up the paper and throwing it away.
basic
The cat is balling up on the sofa to sleep.
basic
Ever since he got rich, he's been balling with flashy cars and designer clothes.
natural
We're just out here balling tonight—VIP tables and all!
natural
He went from broke to really balling in just two years.
natural