balled out
Got severely chewed
Balled out is the past tense of ball out, a slang expression meaning to live lavishly or spend money extravagantly, often with a showy display of wealth.
He balled out on a new sports car and designer clothes.
The phrase derives from the slang verb ball, meaning to enjoy oneself in a flashy, high-status way.
It can also mean to perform exceptionally well, particularly in sports or competition: She really balled out in the championship game.
- chastisedCriticized severely for wrongdoing
- beratedScolded severely at length
- lambastedCriticized very harshly
- read the riot actSeverely warn of consequences
- upbraidedCriticized sharply, past tense
rebuked · dressed down · scolded · criticized · censured · taken to task · reproached · admonished · wadded up · reprimanded · rolled · volleyball · basketball · curveball · shaped · molded · compressed · squeezed
balled outpraised
Expressed approval of
commended · complimented · lauded · applauded · congratulated
balled outhonored
Given recognition or respect
celebrated · rewarded · recognized · feted · toasted