BALKY


Meaning of BALKY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' bo ̇ -k ē sometimes ' bo ̇ l-

Function: adjective

Inflected Form: balk · i · er ; -est

Date: 1847

: refusing or likely to refuse to proceed, act, or function as directed or expected <a balky mule> <a balky engine>

synonyms see CONTRARY

– balk · i · ness noun

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