Mischievous, unpredicatable, contrary. Prone to teasing, silliness or pranks but not necessarily intentionally cruel in nature.
My friend in Georgia announced plans to dye my dog pink, then had the nerve to suggest it was unfair to call him "ornery."
by ChrysRD November 16, 2018

by Urfreaky December 8, 2010

Patrick looked like he was going to kiss me--instead, he stuck his tongue up my nose, that ornery monkey!
by ornerymonkey July 23, 2010

by alpacapoop._.afpa November 13, 2020

Rather than disabled or handicapped which denote a lack of ability or a failure to meet manufacured ability standards this word speaks to the determination, resilience and creaivity many uniquely abled persons use.
by MSDLYNXTeec November 20, 2022

by alpacapoop._.afpa November 13, 2020
