Onery vs. Ornery

Onery vs. Ornery — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Onery and Ornery

Oneryadjective

pronunciation spelling of ornery

Orneryadjective

Mean-spirited, disagreeable, and contrary in disposition; cantankerous.

Orneryadjective

(Appalachian) Cantankerous, stubborn, disagreeable.

Orneryadjective

Mischievous, prankish, teasing, disagreeable but in a good way.

Orneryadjective

(obsolete) Commonplace, inferior.

Orneryadjective

having a difficult and contrary disposition;

a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady
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