"balls deep" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From the testicles hindering any further penetration in a sex act. Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} balls deep (not comparable)
  1. (vulgar, slang) Extremely; to the fullest extent possible. Tags: not-comparable, slang, vulgar Synonyms: extremely, completely
    Sense id: en-balls_deep-en-adv-2xWl44-D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Although he was hesitant to pick up James Joyce, he soon fell in love with Dubliners and was balls deep into Ulysses.",
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        "Extremely; to the fullest extent possible."
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        "(vulgar, slang) Extremely; to the fullest extent possible."
      ],
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          "word": "extremely"
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          "word": "completely"
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  "etymology_text": "From the testicles hindering any further penetration in a sex act.",
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        "(vulgar, slang) Extremely; to the fullest extent possible."
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