Pronunciation: /bɔld ʌp/
verb to form into a ball or a compact mass
A1 She balled up the paper and threw it in the trash.
A2 The cat balled up its paws and prepared to pounce on the toy.
B1 He balled up his fists in frustration before taking a deep breath.
B2 The chef balled up the dough to make perfect bread rolls.
C1 The artist balled up the clay to start sculpting a new masterpiece.
C2 Despite his anger, he resisted the urge to ball up the letter and remained calm.
adjective confused or tangled
A1 She balled up the paper and threw it in the trash.
A2 The cat balled up on the windowsill, enjoying the warm sun.
B1 He balled up his fists in frustration, ready to confront the bully.
B2 The tension in the room was palpable as everyone balled up their nerves before the big presentation.
C1 The artist balled up the clay, shaping it into a beautiful sculpture.
C2 Her emotions were balled up inside her, waiting to burst forth in a torrent of tears.
formal The document was balled up and thrown into the trash can.
informal I balled up the paper and tossed it across the room.
slang She balled up the letter and chucked it out the window.
figurative His fists were balled up in anger as he stormed out of the room.
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