I have read a number of explanations. But am confused as to what it means in british terms. Can anyone help?
2007-09-13 03:26:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Venomous or cantankerous.
2007-09-13 03:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by ross x 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
or·ner·y /ËÉrnÉri/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[awr-nuh-ree] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective, -ner·i·er, -ner·i·est. Dialect. 1. ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper: No one can get along with my ornery cousin.
2. stubborn: I can't do a thing with that ornery mule.
3. low or vile.
4. inferior or common; ordinary.
2007-09-13 10:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by SlimShady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas that means stubborn,
Example: That mule is an ornery S.O.B.
2007-09-13 10:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by PoPtArT 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unpleasant
2007-09-13 10:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by Helpfulhannah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Disagreeable in disposition; mean; crotchety. 2. Stubborn.
2007-09-13 10:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's meant to describe me - Mean-spirited, disagreeable, and contrary in disposition; cantankerous.
2007-09-13 10:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crotchety.
2007-09-13 10:30:46 · answer #7 · answered by Bill 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ornery - having a difficult and contrary disposition;
2007-09-13 10:30:11 · answer #8 · answered by Harriet in Fife 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cantankerous with a bit of character and spunk throw in for good measure
2007-09-13 10:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by Christine H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obstinate, contrary, stubborn, pig-headed
2007-09-13 10:29:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋