May 21 Word of the Day
n. The birth name of somebody who has changed their name. Most commonly attributed to trans people, but can be attributed to any person who has changed their name. (sometimes written as two words: dead name)
v. 1. To call somebody by their deadname.
v. 2. To out somebody's deadname to the public.
v. 1. To call somebody by their deadname.
v. 2. To out somebody's deadname to the public.
by Canola Yogurt September 16, 2014
2
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
4
Stubborn, irritable, rough on the edges, a little mean, grumpy.
Adjective. The correct spelling is ornery, but many Americans say/spell as awnry.
Adjective. The correct spelling is ornery, but many Americans say/spell as awnry.
by amrev360 May 07, 2009