ball off

The phrase "ball off" is informal and can have different meanings based on the context, often associated with rapid departure or specific actions in sports and slang.

Definition

B2General Slang

(dated, informal)To leave quickly.

Example

  • He had to ball off before anyone noticed he was there.

C1Basketball

(sports, informal)To throw the ball off another player to regain control.

Example

  • He balled off the defender to keep the play alive.

C2Vulgar Slang

(vulgar, informal)To engage in self-pleasure.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ball off":

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