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Is “have balls” a slang? What does it mean?

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Rebecca

"Balls" is slang for "confidence". If you have the "balls" to do something, it means you have the courage or confidence to do it, even if it's scary or hard. Because this slang refers to a man's genitals, it is considered crude and should not be used in formal situations. It is slang usually used amongst close friends. Ex: I finally got the balls to talk to my crush.

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