- balkier
- adj. stubborn; tending to balk
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
balkier
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balky — adjective (balkier; est) Date: 1847 refusing or likely to refuse to proceed, act, or function as directed or expected < a balky mule > < a balky engine > Synonyms: see contrary • balkiness noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
balky — balkily, adv. balkiness, n. /baw kee/, adj., balkier, balkiest. given to balking; stubborn; obstinate: a balky mule. [1840 50; BALK + Y1] Syn. contrary, perverse, headstrong, mulish, pigheaded. * * * … Universalium
balky — [ bɔ:lki, bɔ:ki] (Brit. also baulky) adjective (balkier, balkiest) chiefly N. Amer. awkward; uncooperative … English new terms dictionary
balky — [bôk′ē] adj. balkier, balkiest in the habit of balking; stubbornly resisting SYN. CONTRARY … English World dictionary
