balls (taboo, slang)
1 (plural noun) in the sense of bravery
Definition
courage and determination
I never had the balls to do anything like this.
Synonyms
bravery
face (informal)
spirit
bottle (slang)
resolution
nerve
daring
courage
guts (informal)
pluck
grit
backbone
fortitude
toughness
mettle
boldness
firmness
valour
spunk (informal)
fearlessness
intrepidity
cojones (Spanish)
hardihood
ballsiness (taboo, slang)
dauntlessness
lion-heartedness