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balky Meaning & Definition

What Does Balky Mean?

Balky is an adjective that means Refusing to proceed or cooperate.

Balky at a Glance

Part of speechadjective
Synonymsintractable and balking
Comparative / superlativebalkier, balkiest

Balky Definition (Adjective)

  1. Refusing to proceed or cooperate.

    a balky horse

Synonyms of Balky

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Balky in a Sentence

a balky horse

Word Forms & Grammar

balky (comparative balkier, superlative balkiest)

Words That Rhyme With Balky

Origin of Balky

From balk + -y.

Common Questions About Balky

What part of speech is balky?

Balky is an adjective.

What is another word for balky?

Words with a similar meaning to balky include intractable and balking. See the full list of balky synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of balky?

The comparative form is balkier and the superlative form is balkiest.

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