Balky

Word BALKY
Character 5
Hyphenation balk y
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Balky"

What do we mean by balky?

Given to stopping and refusing to go on. adjective

Difficult to operate or start. adjective

Given to balking; apt to stop abruptly and obstinately refuse to move: as, a balky horse.

Apt to balk. adjective

Refusing to proceed or cooperate. adjective

Stopping short and refusing to go on adjective

Refusing to proceed or cooperate.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Balky

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The word "balky" in example sentences

Williams also recalled a balky computer system that routinely displayed nothing but a blue screen and a system to removed gases from the rig's drilling shack that had been in a bypass mode for five years. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Sure, you could say the umps had something to do with the outcome today, but even with the 'balky' call and missed call at first, the game could have easily been won. ❋ Northsider (2010)

Aceves, according to George King of the New York Post, was treated for a "balky" back during the offseason, a condition that might be easier to manage if he pitched every fifth day. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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