huevos
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Balls; nerve; bravery; brazenness.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Fortunately the magneto's power was limited, or the rods would have circled the table until one of the men had proved that he had real huevos, the implication being that the rest of the men were pussies.
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).
Common questions
What does “huevos” mean?
Balls; nerve; bravery; brazenness.
Is “huevos” formal or informal?
huevos is generally slang.