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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I want to know where your love of football came from and the first time you can remember having a ball at your feet.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

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

In a TikTok video Elizondo posted of Raelynn’s Selena-themed birthday party, the birthday girl appears to be having a ball taking repeated swings at her Yolanda piñata.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 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