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Definitions from WordNet
Adjective balky has 1 sense
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Definitions from the Webbalkyadjective 1. unwilling to move or cooperate; stubborn. Example sentence: The balky mule refused to budge no matter how hard the farmer pulled on the reins. adjective 2. (of a machine or device) not functioning properly; resistant to operating smoothly. Example sentence: The balky printer keeps jamming the paper, causing frustration in the office. adjective 3. (of a person) easily irritated or annoyed; touchy. Example sentence: John's balky temperament makes it difficult to have a peaceful conversation with him. adjective 4. resistant to change or unwilling to adapt to new conditions; unyielding. Example sentence: The company's balky management hindered any progress towards modernization. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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