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- Dictionarybalky/ˈbɔːki/
adjective
- 1. awkward; uncooperative: US "he was trying to get his balky horse to move"
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A balky person is not willing to work with or be helpful to other people: The young parents were growing frustrated trying to get their balky toddler to go to bed . The police used clever tactics to get the balky witness to testify .
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Balky means refusing or likely to refuse to proceed, act, or function as directed or expected. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for balky.
BALKY definition: 1. A balky machine, device, or part of the body is not working well. : 2. A balky person is not…. Learn more.
Balky means someone or something that does not behave or work the way you want them to. It is mainly used in American English and has synonyms such as contrary, perverse, and stubborn.
Balky means given to balking, stubborn, or obstinate. It is often used to describe animals or machines that are difficult to control or operate. See synonyms, word history, and example sentences of balky.
Check pronunciation: balky. Definition of balky adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Balky means pigheaded, contrary, stubborn, or perverse. It can also describe something that stops or refuses to go on, or something that is difficult to operate or start. See examples, translations, and related words.
