balking.
A frustration or disappointment; a check.
Meaning & usage
A frustration or disappointment; a check.
Where this word comes from
By surface analysis, balk + -ing.
That balks. Tending to thwart or impede; frustrating.
That balks. Causing one to pause or stop; disheartening.
That balks. That refuses to cooperate or fails to behave in the desired and expected manner.
That balks. That makes motions which attempt to deceive the opponent.
Where this word comes from
By surface analysis, balk + -ing.
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