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balkily

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balk⋅y

  [baw-kee]
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–adjective, balk⋅i⋅er, balk⋅i⋅est.
given to balking; stubborn; obstinate: a balky mule.
Origin:
1840–50; balk + -y 1

Related forms:
balk⋅i⋅ly, adverb
balk⋅i⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
contrary, perverse, headstrong, mulish, pigheaded.
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