DictionaryballSexual intercourse
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