balky

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈbɔki/ See IPA manual

Freq #221876

Meanings

1

adj
Refusing to move, work, or cooperate.

The balky old engine wouldn't start in the cold.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · refusing to move, work, or... balking

Etymology

From balk + -y.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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