having a ball

VERB

have fun

Synonyms

WEAK

beat the drum cut loose enjoy feast get down get it on go to town jubilate kick up one's heels let loose let off steam live it up make merry paint the town red party raise hell raise the roof rejoice revel revere

Example Sentences

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She says she’s my caregiver, and she didn’t sign up for that, but we are having a ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

“It’s nothing scandalous, but we’re having a ball with this. The media, their heads are exploding. ‘What is the secret?’”

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2024

He had watched the 2013 Six Nations from his hospital bed and having a ball in his hands again instantly felt natural.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

“He must be having a ball living his best life.”

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2024

But old Santa’s eyes just twinkled; he was having a ball.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver