baller

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: balla

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A kitchenware utensil for cutting ball-shaped pieces of foods.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

fruit baller

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person employed to divide molten metal into separate balls before it is hammered out.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

One who plays basketball (US) or association football (UK).

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “baller” mean?

A kitchenware utensil for cutting ball-shaped pieces of foods.

Is “baller” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.