Originates from someone who is really good at playing basketball. A 'baller' moves fluidly and with intent, can lead and also work well with his team.
This has been generalized figuratively to anyone with such qualities in other disciplines.
This has been generalized figuratively to anyone with such qualities in other disciplines.
"I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller..."
Jay: "Rob got a fucking A+ on that calc test, I fucking failed it."
Ted: "No worries man, Rob's a baller. We should study with that cat"
Jay: "Rob got a fucking A+ on that calc test, I fucking failed it."
Ted: "No worries man, Rob's a baller. We should study with that cat"
by drtdiggers February 15, 2009
In LA gang culture, "bloods" use baller to describe affluent members, whereas "crips" would use the expression "high-roller".
by RichDaDon May 28, 2006
(N) One who exhibits a proficency at the game of basketball. One whom has established themselves within a certain social circle or area. Someone who has a large amount of money and a way with the opposite sex. An individual with status derived from posession of "game",
"Ladies leave your man at home, the club is full of ballers with thier pockets full grown."
Destiny's Child
"What you wanna do? Wanna be ballers, shot callers, brawlers"
P Ditty
Destiny's Child
"What you wanna do? Wanna be ballers, shot callers, brawlers"
P Ditty
by DRM June 05, 2003
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