Native speakers: Does the phrase "Havin’ a body is really a ball!" make sence to you?

The English phrase "to be a ball" uses a less common definition of the word ball*. It's not talking about the kind of ball you play sports with. Not the bouncing kind of ball.

In this case "ball" is referring to "a large, lavish, formal party featuring social dancing."

So this means:

It is a fun thing to have a body. Or, Having a body is enjoyable and pleasurable.

Another example of using "ball" with this definition is to say "We had a ball." This means "We had a very good time." (This usually carries the implication that whatever is being talked about is incredible great.)

(*This definition of "ball" is also found in the phrase "The belle of the ball." Which would mean, "The most beautiful and charming woman at the dance/in the room/etc.")

I'd say "Having a body is a real ball". Meaning that having a 'body' is a fun and enjoyable thing.

To me it means that it's great to have a body.

"is really a ball" is the bit that implies having a good time - "havin' a ball" or dancing...

Unless there's supposed to be some double meaning (context would help), it just means that having a body is wonderful.

Having a ball.......means having a really good time.....don't understand the body bit. If it said....having a beautiful body is a ball....I would understand.

Mo

Eng tutor

Doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. I can't explain it. It might help if it was in context.