Associations to the word «Balky»

Wiktionary

BALKY, adjective. Refusing to proceed or cooperate.

Dictionary definition

BALKY, adjective. Stopping short and refusing to go on; "a balking"; "a balky mule"; "a balky customer".

Wise words

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John Adams