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Definition of ballsy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ballsy

adjective

/ˈbɔːlzi/

/ˈbɔːlzi/

(informal, especially North American English)

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very determined and showing a lot of courage
- She is one ballsy lady!
Topics Personal qualitiesc2
Word Origin1950s: from balls + -y.

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