What is the meaning of this phrase?

Posted by Bruce Kahl on November 09, 1999

In Reply to: What is the meaning of this phrase? posted by Alan on November 09, 1999

: Balling the Jack

In the NYC area, balling the jack is heavy duty
hand-clapping dancing to very loud music.
I also know the term as the act of risking everything on one bet or throw of the dice or on a long shot horse.

• Balling the jack ESC 11/10/99