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balkiness

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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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balk·y   (bô'kē)   
adj.   balk·i·er, balk·i·est

  1. Given to stopping and refusing to go on: a balky horse; a balky client.

  2. Difficult to operate or start: a balky switch; a balky engine.

balk'i·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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