verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To leave (a person, usually a man) sexually frustrated by denying them an orgasm or abruptly ending sexual contact. slang, transitive, vulgar

   "“Stop blue-balling the guy and give in already.”"

2. 2
   To lead someone on or tease them with the promise of something desirable without actually delivering it, causing them to feel frustrated and unsatisfied. broadly, idiomatic, transitive

   "Stop blue-balling me and tell me what happened!"

Synonyms

All synonyms

lead ontantalizetease

Example

More examples

"“Stop blue-balling the guy and give in already.”"

Etymology

From blue balls.

Related phrases

blue-baller

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