Quote:
Originally Posted by S/Side.Red
This isn't America, pal. In the UK, specifically London where most current slang originates from, a baller just means someone who is really good. They can play ball. "He's a baller" = "I rate him" etc. It hasn't got anything to do with personality or off the field lifestyle.
Consider it the modern version of "he's a player" if you like.
Hope this helps.
|
Sorry but I'm from London and this is £#%&!ing hilarious
it's not the 90s where slang is generally a local thing, and I assure you, in no playground is "baller" being used to describe a footballer. It's a word that stems from hip hop culture, he's describing himself as a "boss", a G, a top boy in forum terms. Hope that helps granddad,