Comparative form of 'ballsy'; more bold, daring, courageous, or audacious; showing more nerve or confidence.
From 'ballsy' (brave, bold), which is slang derived from 'balls' (testicles, associated with masculinity and courage in folk etymology). The comparative adds '-er' for 'more ballsy.'
The word 'ballsy' is a fascinating example of folk etymology—it associates courage with testosterone, yet studies show women can be equally bold and daring, so this slang word reveals cultural assumptions about gender and bravery that language keeps alive.
Colloquial adjective derived from slang gendering of 'balls' (testicles) as courage marker. Implies courage/boldness is tied to male biology, echoing historical exclusion of women from courage attribution.
Use 'bolder,' 'more daring,' or 'more courageous' to describe action without biological reference.
["bolder","more daring","more courageous","gutsier"]
Women have demonstrated equal or greater courage throughout history; language should not encode masculinity into risk-taking virtue.
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