baller

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baller

1. noun Literally, an athlete, typically a basketball player. A: "That guy is so tall, he must be a baller." B: "Yep, he plays for the Lakers."
2. noun A successful person (usually a man) who has an extravagant lifestyle. He's a total baller, driving around in his Porsche like it's no big deal.
3. adjective Cool and impressive. Getting us into the VIP section of the club is a baller move, dude.
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baller

n. an athlete. (One who plays with footballs, basketballs, baseballs, etc.) You will make a lot of money as a professional baller.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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