kick in the balls
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Meaning · English
A great setback or disappointment.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This was a real kick in the balls to us because Afghanistan was going on, September 11 had just happened, and we were away from our families.
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 “kick in the balls” mean?
A great setback or disappointment.
Is “kick in the balls” formal or informal?
kick in the balls is generally slang, vulgar.