Baller

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔlər/

Definitions of baller

noun a slang term for someone who is skilled or successful, especially in sports or music

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is a baller at playing basketball.

A2 She became a baller after years of practice and dedication to her sport.

B1 The team captain is considered the best baller on the field.

B2 The professional basketball player is known as a baller for his incredible skills.

C1 The legendary player is still remembered as one of the greatest ballers of all time.

C2 His talent and determination made him a true baller in the world of sports.

Examples of baller in a Sentence

formal The basketball player was known as a skilled baller on the court.

informal My friend is such a baller when it comes to playing soccer.

slang That guy is a real baller - he always shows off his fancy car and designer clothes.

figurative She's a baller in the business world, always closing deals and making things happen.

Grammatical Forms of baller

• past tense: balled
• plural: ballers
• comparative: more baller
• superlative: most baller
• present tense: ball
• future tense: will ball
• perfect tense: have balled
• continuous tense: is balling
• singular: baller
• positive degree: baller
• infinitive: to ball
• gerund: balling
• participle: balling

Origin and Evolution of baller

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'baller' originated as slang in African American communities in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is skilled at playing basketball, 'baller' has evolved to also mean someone who is successful, wealthy, or living a luxurious lifestyle.