Advertisement
Advertisement
balky
/ ˈbɔːkɪ; ˈbɔːlkɪ /
adjective
- inclined to stop abruptly and unexpectedly
a balky horse
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈbalkily, adverb
- ˈbalkiness, noun
Discover More
Other Words From
- balki·ly adverb
- balki·ness noun
Discover More
Example Sentences
Car campers appreciate the tools to accomplish any camp chore under the sun, from trimming kindling to fixing a balky camp stove.
Given this city’s oversupply of fountains and water features that are balky, underperforming or in total disrepair, building another one to frame a performance stage makes little sense.
Take a closer look at the trackIf your door still feels balky, the track might be damaged.
People across the country and throughout Maryland and Virginia have also struggled to secure vaccine appointments, due to a limited supply of shots and balky signup systems unable to handle demand.
The first task was overhauling America’s balky election infrastructure–in the middle of a pandemic.
Then, with wind blowing him out horizontal under the wing, he hooks a boot on that balky wheel, kicks the mother home.
Then suddenly around the corners of his under lip a little balky smile began to flicker.
If the design of his craft was faulty and it proved “balky” when he attempted flight, he had only himself to blame.
For nearly a score of years they pulled like a pair of balky horses--what time they were not doing the monkey and parrot act.
A balky team or a break in the harness requires prompt relief or all will be lost.
Horses balky and unused to work, had to unhitch one and returned with but little drill.
Advertisement
Discover More
Related Words
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse