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Ornery Meaning in English

word

ˈɔɹnɝi
OR-nur-ee
ˈɔːnəɹi
AW-nuh-ree

التعريف

Describes someone who is often easily annoyed, stubborn, or difficult to get along with.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly used informally, especially in American English, often affectionately for someone grumpy but not truly mean. Typically describes moods or personality—'an ornery old man.' Not as harsh as 'mean' or 'rude.'

جمل نموذجية

The ornery cat scratched everyone who tried to pet it.

basic

My little brother is always ornery in the morning.

basic

That ornery cow won't move from the road.

basic

Grandpa gets a bit ornery when he misses his afternoon nap.

natural

She's being extra ornery today for some reason.

natural

Don’t mind him—he’s just a little ornery before his coffee.

natural