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or·ner·y

ornery

 
 
pronunciation:
or n ri
part of speech: adjective
definition: mean; stubborn.
That ornery boy hits other children.The dog is ornery about getting in the car.
synonyms:
mean, stubborn
similar words:
disagreeable, grouchy, headstrong, obstinate, sour
derivation: orneriness (n.)