Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ball-buster
Noun
/ˈbɔːl ˌbʌstər/
Definition
A person who is tough or demanding, often putting a lot of pressure on others to achieve high standards.
Examples
- His boss is a real ball-buster; she expects everyone to meet impossible deadlines.
- She has a reputation as a ball-buster among her colleagues for her intense work ethic.
Meaning
In a colloquial sense, a ball-buster is someone who is very hard on people, making them work exceptionally hard or face strict criticism.
Synonyms
- Taskmaster
- Hard-nose
- Drill sergeant
- Demanding person
