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balky
/ ˈbɔːkɪ; ˈbɔːlkɪ /
adjective
- inclined to stop abruptly and unexpectedly
a balky horse
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Derived Forms
- ˈbalkily, adverb
- ˈbalkiness, noun
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Other Words From
- balki·ly adverb
- balki·ness noun
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Example Sentences
Then, with wind blowing him out horizontal under the wing, he hooks a boot on that balky wheel, kicks the mother home.
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Then suddenly around the corners of his under lip a little balky smile began to flicker.
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If the design of his craft was faulty and it proved “balky” when he attempted flight, he had only himself to blame.
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For nearly a score of years they pulled like a pair of balky horses--what time they were not doing the monkey and parrot act.
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A balky team or a break in the harness requires prompt relief or all will be lost.
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Horses balky and unused to work, had to unhitch one and returned with but little drill.
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