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balky

[ baw-kee ]

adjective

balkier, balkiest.
  1. given to balking; stubborn; obstinate:

    a balky mule.

    Synonyms: , , , ,



balky

/ ˈbÉ”Ëkɪ; ˈbÉ”Ëlkɪ /

adjective

  1. inclined to stop abruptly and unexpectedly

    a balky horse

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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²ú²¹±ô°ì¾±±ô²â, adverb
  • ˈ²ú²¹±ô°ì¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²ú²¹±ô°ìi·±ô²â adverb
  • ²ú²¹±ô°ìi·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of balky1

First recorded in 1840–50; balk + -y 1
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During individual drills, he rolled out and threw passes with no outward sign of a balky hamstring.

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To some Black farmers, the balky process is reminiscent of their experiences when trying to get settlement money following racial discrimination lawsuits in the 1990s.

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The original May 6 launch was scuttled hours before takeoff due to a balky rocket valve.

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Miles said his balky back no longer allows him to shoot, and it’s also kept him away from Seattle U games, which he attended regularly before the pandemic.

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Kawhi Leonard acknowledged after the Clippers’ 101-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks that his balky right knee didn’t respond well coming out of Game 2, his first appearance in more than three weeks.

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