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balky

adjective

Refusing to proceed, act or work

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Word length
5
Starts with
B
Ends with
Y
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

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adjective

  1. Refusing to proceed, act or work

    “A balking”

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A balking
A balky mule
A balky customer

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