"Alligators are ornery on account that they have all those teeth.. and no toothbrush to brush them with."

-Waterboy
SmokingPlatypus Reviewed by SmokingPlatypus on . Ornery Just wondering... Ornery means Main Entry: or·nery Pronunciation: 'or-n&-rE, 'är-; 'orn-rE, 'ärn- Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): or·neri·er; -est Etymology: alteration of ordinary : having an irritable disposition : CANTANKEROUS - or·neri·ness noun Rating: 5