Definition of "ornery" in Englisch

adjective

1. (originally and chiefly US, especially Appalachia, informal) Disagreeable, stubborn, and troublesome to deal with; cantankerous.

2. (originally Southern US, now general US, humorous, informal) Troublesome to deal with in a good way; mischievous, prankish, teasing.

3. (obsolete) Ordinary, commonplace; hence, inferior, plain-looking, unpleasant.