# baller

/ˈbɔɫɝ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/baller
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a person who is very good at something, especially sports or music. It is a casual way to say someone is a star or a top performer.

For teachers: a person who is exceptionally skilled or successful in a particular field, particularly sports or music. Informal and often used in the context of hip-hop culture or professional athletics.

## Examples

- He is a real baller when it comes to basketball.
- The local team is full of ballers who have won several national championships this season.
- While the rest of the league struggled with the new rules, the team's ballers adapted effortlessly, maintaining their high level of performance throughout the tournament.

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