ˈbȯkē, -i sometimes ˈbȯlk- adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: balk (I) + -y
: balking or likely to balk : refusing or apt to refuse to proceed in an indicated or expected direction or to act according to direction or suggestion
will appeal directly to the voters for support if Congress gets balky — Look
order balky witnesses to appear
a balky horse
acting just like a balky mule
Synonyms: see contrary