A thug that has "made it" to the big time. Originally refered ball players that made it out of the streets to make millions as a pro ball player, but now is used to describe any thug that is living large.

Etymology: Middle English 'bal', from Old Norse 'bollr' and akin to Old High German 'balla'; combined with the commin suffix 'er' denoting one that does or performs (a specified action)

Therefore, a baller is, literally, 'one who balls'

Other connotations of the word include:

(N)
1. One who exhibits a consistent proficency at-, or exuberant love for the game of basketball.
2. One whose person has been fully and successfully established in numerous social circles (esp. one who is extremely popular with both the male and female members of any given social group)
3. One whose status in society has been earned by one's possession of "game" (that is, proficiency at the game of life)

(Adj)
1. Exhibiting those qualitites of a baller; not limited to the description of a person, 'baller' may be used to describe any place, thing or situation.

1. A person who plays, and is very successful in basketball.
2. A person who finds success and wealth. The source of income is usually unknown by others, but can tell wealth by the "baller's" attire and usually cocky attitude.

Livin large, with girls and money

Baller

1. A thug or OG that has hit big time.

2. An inner city ball player that has made it pro.

3. Someone who is not to be confused with a gangster or thug. This person may not be limited by race or size but simply by style and skill on the courts. These people usually wear athletic clothing like nike shorts and shirst and hightop basketball shoes like Nike Airs or T-macs.

Appealing; cool; favorable; pimp; tight; anything that is good.

Badass person. Doesnt give a shit what people say. Speaks their mind.