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Balky - English meaning

ˈbɔː.ki

Balky – definitions in English dictionary

adjective

Awkward; uncooperative.

Usage examples:

He was trying to get his balky horse to move
adjective

A balky machine, device, or part of the body is not working well.

Usage examples:

He asked a mechanic to look at the balky gearshift on his bicycle., the midfielder had been bothere…
adjective

A balky person is not willing to work with or be helpful to other people

Usage examples:

The young parents were growing frustrated trying to get their balky toddler to go to bed., the poli…

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犹豫不决

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Koppig

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Récalcitrant, Têtu

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Sperrig

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भद्दा, ठस

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Arrugginito

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꾸물꾸물

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Упрямый, Норовистый

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Reacio, Obstinado, Repropio

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