Definition
balky
adjective
- refusing to proceed or act; stubbornly resistant
Usage: often used to describe animals, machines, or people
Examples
- The balky horse refused to cross the stream.
- My computer has been balky all morning and keeps freezing.
- The balky child wouldn’t get dressed for school.
- The old car’s balky engine finally started after several attempts.
- She grew frustrated with the balky printer that kept jamming.
- The balky door handle requires a firm twist to open.