Definition of Ornery
Ornery
or·nery
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
(informal American) bad-tempered and irritable, tending to argue or be generally stubborn or difficult to deal with;
e.g. The old lady was ornery and always seemed to be in a mad mood. The ornery dog was tied to a heavy leash.
(adjective)
(informal, American Midwest) naughty, playful, or mischievous, having or showing a tendency to cause good-natured trouble;
e.g. The kids were playing their ornery tricks on all of us.
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