Definition of Balky

1. Adjective. Stopping short and refusing to go on. "A balky customer"

Exact synonyms: Balking
Similar to: Intractable
Derivative terms: Balk, Balkiness

Definition of Balky

1. a. Apt to balk; as, a balky horse.

Definition of Balky

1. Adjective. Refusing to proceed or cooperate. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Balky

1. stubborn [adj BALKIER, BALKIEST] : BALKILY [adv] - See also: stubborn

Lexicographical Neighbors of Balky

balked
balker
balkers
balkier
balkiest
balkily
balkiness
balkinesses
balking
balkingly
balkings
balkish
balkline
balklines
balks
balky (current term)
ball-and-socket joint
ball-and-socket joints
ball-breaker
ball-breakers
ball-buster
ball-by-ball
ball-club
ball-clubs
ball-flower
ball-flowers
ball-hawking
ball-peen hammer
ball-peen hammers

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