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balky

adjective

/ˈbɔːlki/

Meaning

difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn

The balky printer refused to work when needed most.

stubborn, uncooperative, difficult, obstinate

agreeable, cooperative, compliant

balky machine, balky child, balky system

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual

Relating to or involving the application of technology.

very excited and interested; keen to do something

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Containing or producing gold.

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.