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scunner
What does scunner mean?
A pest, an irritation, or someone who properly winds you up. Can be a person, a situation, or a thing — basically anything that's doing your head in. Classic Scots word still used daily.
"That wee laddie next door is an absolute scunner, always kicking his ball over the fence."
Origin
From Middle Scots 'skunner', related to older Scots 'scunner' meaning to shrink back in disgust. Recorded in Scots since the 14th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does scunner mean?
A scunner is a nuisance or annoyance — or a person who gets right on your nerves.
How do you use scunner in a sentence?
"That lad's a right scunner, always winding folk up."
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