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Definition of ball-breaking adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ball-breaking

adjective

/ˈbɔːl breɪkɪŋ/

/ˈbɔːl breɪkɪŋ/

(informal)

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aggressive and tough, or demanding a lot from other people, especially in a way that damages their confidence

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