balls

C1 · Advanced Plural noun Slang · Vulgar

n. a vulgar name for a man's testicles.

n. a vulgar anatomical reference to the testicles.

“He was doubled over in pain after the soccer ball hit him in the balls.”

“The comedian's routine relied heavily on crude references to the male anatomy, specifically using 'balls' as a recurring punchline.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Slang · Vulgar

n. the courage or confidence to do something difficult or dangerous.

n. a vulgar metaphor for courage, brazenness, or fortitude.

“It took a lot of balls to tell the boss that he was wrong.”

“While his colleagues remained silent, he had the balls to challenge the board's decision during the annual general meeting.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun British English · Slang · Vulgar

n. something that is completely untrue or stupid.

n. a vulgar term for nonsense or rubbish; synonymous with 'bollocks'.

“Don't listen to him; he's talking absolute balls.”

“The witness's testimony was dismissed by the gallery as pure balls, given the obvious contradictions in his timeline.”

C2 · Proficiency Slang · Vulgar

adv. used to mean 'very' or 'extremely' in a very casual way.

adv. an intensifier used in highly informal or vulgar registers, typically preceding an adjective.

“It is balls cold outside today, so wear a heavy coat.”

“The hike was balls hard, leaving even the most experienced climbers exhausted by the time they reached the summit.”