Scunner

Scunner

SKUN-er ˈskʌnər
Noun

One who pisses you off.

Etymology & History

Scots word for someone or something annoying or disgusting. From Middle English "skunner" (to feel disgust). Classic Scots word used for centuries.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
Medieval
Language
mild
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Formality
informal

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