scunnered

scun·ner

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skuhn-er]
- /ˈskʌn ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skuhn-er]
- /ˈskʌn ər/

Definitions of scunnered word

noun scunnered an irrational dislike; loathing: She took a scunner to him. 1
verb without object scunnered Scot. and North England. to feel or show violent disgust, especially to flinch, blanch, or gag. 1
verb with object scunnered Scot. and North England. to disgust; nauseate. 1
adjective scunnered annoyed, discontented, or bored 0
adjective scunnered nauseated or disgusted, esp from a surfeit of food, drink, etc 0

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Origin of scunnered

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English (Scots) skunner to shrink back in disgust, equivalent to skurn to flinch (akin to scare) + -er -er6, with loss of first r by dissimilation

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Parts of speech for Scunnered

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scunnered popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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