Balky

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːkiː/

Balky (adj)

  1. Not working properly; behaving in a way that stops you from using it.
  2. Unwilling to move or cooperate; resisting when you try to make it go.
  3. Difficult to control or deal with because it does not respond as expected.

Balky (adjective)

Examples

  • The printer is balky, so it stops printing halfway.
  • The engine is balky, and it will not start today.