What is another word for breaking balls?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡ɪkɪŋ bˈɔːlz] (IPA) 
Breaking balls, a slang term used to describe someone annoying or pestering another person, has a variety of synonyms. Other equally colourful slang terms for this behaviour include busting chops, ragging on, ribbing, hassling, teasing, and goading. Other synonyms can include disturbing, bothering and irritating, all of which can be used to describe someone who is antagonising others. Depending on context, some more formal synonyms for breaking balls can also be disrupting, distracting or hindering. Ultimately, the choice of synonym depends on the level of annoyance and the impact on the person's mood or productivity.
