What Does “Scunner” Mean in Scottish?

What does “Scunner” mean in Scottish?

A Scottish noun / verb meaning a nuisance, something disgusting; to feel disgust or be fed up. As a noun: 'he's a right scunner', someone deeply annoying. As a verb: 'I'm scunnered', I'm fed up, disgusted, or completely done with something.

From Middle English 'scunner' meaning to feel disgust or loathing. Has been part of the Scottish vocabulary since the 15th century.

Region: Nationwide, understood across all of Scotland

How do you pronounce “Scunner”?

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How do you use “Scunner” in a sentence?

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Where does the word “Scunner” come from?

From Middle English 'scunner' meaning to feel disgust or loathing. Has been part of the Scottish vocabulary since the 15th century.

Is “Scunner” used across all of Scotland?

Nationwide, understood across all of Scotland. Scottish dialect varies significantly between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen (Doric) and the Highlands. While Scunner is widely understood, the accent and context will vary from region tae region.

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