Meaning Of The Word Balky

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Balky Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Balky?

balky
Someone or something that is balky does not behave or work the way you want them to.

balky in American English
in the habit of balking; stubbornly resisting
adjective: given to balking; stubborn; obstinate

balky in British English
adjective: inclined to stop abruptly and unexpectedly

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