balls

2/5 · Coarse

What it means

Exclamation of disbelief; also courage in idioms.

Literally “testicles”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.

Pronunciation Heard as “bawls”

English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.

Used as Exclamation

How it's used

Literal sporting uses are neutral.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

Literal sporting uses are neutral. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.

arse

Vulgar reference to the backside.

ass kisser

Insult for a sycophant.

assclown

Comic insult for an incompetent fool.

asshat

Comic insult for an obnoxious fool.