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balky
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balk·y
/
ˈbɔ
ki
/
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[
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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balky
or
baulky
(ˈbɔːkɪ, ˈbɔːlkɪ, ˈbɔːkɪ, ˈbɔːlkɪ)
—
adj
,
balkier
,
balkiest
,
baulkier
,
baulkiest
inclined to stop abruptly and unexpectedly:
a balky horse
baulky
or
baulky
—
adj
'balkily
or
baulky
—
adv
'baulkily
or
baulky
—
adv
'balkiness
or
baulky
—
n
'baulkiness
or
baulky
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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