Ballsy Meaning in English
word
ˈbɔlzi
BAWL-zee
bˈɔːlsi
BAWL-see
Definition
Describes someone who is very brave, bold, or willing to take big risks, often in a surprising or cheeky way. This is informal and often slightly provocative.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, sometimes crude (references 'balls' as courage). Used mainly to praise bold actions but can be offensive if said in the wrong context. Collocates with 'move', 'decision', or 'statement', e.g., 'That was a ballsy move.' Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: atrevido - valiente (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): corajoso (gíria) - ousadoPortuguese (PT): corajoso (gíria) - arrojadoChinese (Simplified): 有胆量的 - 敢做的（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 有膽量的 - 敢做的（非正式）Hindi: बहादुर (अनौपचारिक) - हिम्मतीArabic: جريء (عامية) - شجاعBengali: দুঃসাহসী - বেপরোয়াRussian: дерзкий - смелыйJapanese: 大胆な - 度胸のあるVietnamese: liều lĩnh - táo bạoKorean: 대담한 - 용감한Turkish: yürekli - cesur - gözü pekUrdu: دلیرانہ - جریIndonesian: berani - nekat - penuh tekad
Example Sentences
That was a ballsy thing to say in class.
basic
She made a ballsy decision to quit her job.
basic
That's a ballsy move for someone his age.
basic
Wow, that was really ballsy of you to ask for a raise.
natural
His ballsy comeback surprised everyone at the meeting.
natural
I like your ballsy attitude—you always speak your mind.
natural