verb
ball
To have sexual intercourse, in vulgar slang.
The novel uses ball as vulgar slang for having sex.
Etymology
Probably developed through ball meaning a pleasurable occasion and have a ball. The specific transition to sexual slang is uncertain.
More examples
- The character crudely boasts that he balled his date.
- The dictionary labels ball in this sense as vulgar.
- In the dialogue, ball means to have intercourse.
Forms
ball · balls · balled · balling