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Malky vs Balky - What's the difference?

malky | balky |

As a verb malky

is (scotland|slang) to physically assault.

As a noun malky

is (scotland|slang) a beating.

As an adjective balky is

refusing to proceed or cooperate.

malky

English

Verb

  • (Scotland, slang) To physically assault.
  • (Scotland, slang) To murder.

    • Noun

    (malkies)
  • (Scotland, slang) A beating.
    • Oota ma coupon afore ah gies y'the malky, ya bam.
  • (Scotland, slang) A murder.

    • See also

    * chib

    References

    * Scottish Vernacular Dictionary

    balky

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Refusing to proceed or cooperate.
    • A balky horse.