What does balky mean?

Definitions for balky
ˈbɔ kibalky

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. balking, balkyadjective

    stopping short and refusing to go on

    "a balking"; "a balky mule"; "a balky customer"

Wiktionary

  1. balkyadjective

    Refusing to proceed or cooperate.

    A balky horse.

ChatGPT

  1. balky

    Balky refers to a person, animal, or thing that is resistant, stubborn, or unwilling to proceed or cooperate in a desired way. It can also refer to anything that stops short or is difficult to move or manage.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Balkyadjective

    apt to balk; as, a balky horse

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of balky in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of balky in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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