ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ballastella

Ballastella is a made-up word that doesn't have a specific meaning. It might be a combination of two words: "ballast" and "umbrella."

"Ballast" is something heavy that is added to a ship or other floating object to keep it stable and balanced in the water. Without ballast, a boat could tip over or capsize.

"Umbrella" is an item used for protection from the rain or sun. It has a canopy that opens and closes, and usually has a handle to hold onto.

So if we put those two words together, we might imagine something like an umbrella with weights or a heavy base, to keep it from blowing away in the wind.

However, since "ballastella" isn't a real word, this is just a creative interpretation of what it might mean!