Balky

created by Webster 1913

(person) by pukesick (1.5 d) (print) ? (I like it!) Fri Feb 11 2000 at 6:11:47

A stubborn or obstinate person; one who is habitually flippant. "I'm gonna flatten (knock down that balky if he keeps playin' the dozens on me (calling me names reflecting my ancestry)."

- american underworld lingo - 1950

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:02:11

Balk"y (?), a.

Apt to balk; as, a balky horse.

printable version
chaos

Perfect Strangers	American Underworld Dictionary	kill	Charles in Charge
Balk	Bail out	stubborn	Balls

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