Define Brass Balls Meaning

Contrary to its recent misuse as a euphemism for audacity or courage, to have "brass balls" actually means to drive a hard bargain and to refuse to sell for less than what you ask for.

The term dates back to the days when pawn shop brokers would traditionally hang three brass balls outside their shop doors to indicate their services.

A pair of metallic spheres, each approximately 2 inches in diameter, connected by a string or chain and meant to represent the male testes. Used as a motivational tool by Alec Baldwin in the 1992 film version of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross.

NO FEAR! Scared of nothing.

audacity, courage (an elaboration of balls)

Bits of a brass monkey. Often found lying around on the coldest day of the year.

'Brass balls' are what Santa's elves need, when they complete their work for Christmas. Reference comes from 2005 Saturday Night Live skit, featuring Alec Baldwin.

Refering to ultimate manliness, courage, or endurance that a man may possess.

If you have brass balls that means you have balls large and hard enough to knock out anything from a small child to mid sized horse