"No Balls"

Posted by Lee on April 22, 2001

Can anyone shed any light on the phrase "No Balls"? When used in a sentence such as " you won't do that because you have not got any balls".
What is the true meaning of the phrase, what is its origin?
My understanding is that is means "a lack of courage", though some of my colleagues claim the remark can be construed as sexist. I disagree. Can anyone help?

• "No Balls" Bruce Kahl 04/22/01
  • "No Balls" ghiebert 04/29/01
  • "No Balls" ESC 04/22/01
    • "No Balls" R. Berg 04/22/01
      • "No Balls" christine 04/22/01
        • "No Balls" Barney 04/23/01
          • All about balls ESC 04/23/01
            • All about balls Bob 04/23/01
      • I do (have some evidence) Massimo Mazzucco 04/22/01
        • I do (have some evidence) ESC 04/23/01