Balky Meaning
/bˈɔki/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRefusing to proceed or cooperate.
Sentence Examples
The balky horse refused to move.
The old truck had a balky engine.
The old engine was balky and refused to start this morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The old mule was so ____ that it refused to move at all.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ engine refused to start, no matter how many times I tried.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English balk English -y English balky From balk + -y.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The old mule was so ____ that it refused to move at all.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ engine refused to start, no matter how many times I tried.