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 08, 2010
Patrick looked like he was going to kiss me--instead, he stuck his tongue up my nose, that ornery monkey!
by ornerymonkey July 22, 2010
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 21, 2022
by C R Y S T A_L September 23, 2020