How Do You Spell SCUNNER?

Pronunciation: [skˈʌnə] (IPA)

Scunner (skʌnər) is a Scottish term that is often used to express feelings of disgust, annoyance or frustration. The word has its roots in the Old Norse language and is thought to have originated in the 15th century. The unique spelling of scunner is a reflection of the way the word has evolved over time, adapting to the dialects and regional variations of the Scottish people. Despite its unusual spelling, scunner is a commonly used term in Scotland and has a rich cultural history associated with it.

SCUNNER Meaning and Definition

  1. Scunner is a term that refers to a feeling of intense disgust, loathing, or annoyance towards someone or something. It is commonly used in Scottish and Northern English dialects, although it can occasionally be heard in other parts of the English-speaking world.

    As a noun, scunner can be used to describe a strong aversion or revulsion towards a particular thing. For example, one might say "I have a scunner for spiders," indicating a deep dislike or fear of the eight-legged creatures. It can also refer to a person or thing that causes annoyance or irritation, as in "He's a real scunner, always complaining about everything."

    As a verb, scunner can mean to feel or express strong negative emotions such as disgust or annoyance. For instance, one might say "I scunnered at the sight of that mess," expressing their reaction of disgust upon seeing something untidy or dirty.

    In addition to its literal usage, scunner can also be used as a colloquial expression to convey a general feeling of being fed up or irritated with a situation or person. It can be used in phrases like "I've had a scunner of a day," conveying a sense of frustration or weariness.

    Overall, scunner is a versatile term used to describe intense dislike, annoyance, or disgust, and its usage can vary depending on the context and dialect.

Common Misspellings for SCUNNER

  • acunner
  • zcunner
  • ecunner
  • wcunner
  • sxunner
  • svunner
  • sfunner
  • sdunner
  • scynner
  • schnner
  • scjnner
  • sc8nner
  • sc7nner
  • scubner
  • scumner
  • scujner
  • scuhner
  • scunber
  • scunmer

Etymology of SCUNNER

The word "scunner" originated from Scottish English. It is derived from the Old Norse word "skundr", meaning "shame, disgrace". Over time, the meaning evolved to represent feelings of disgust, annoyance, or aversion. Today, it is mostly used in Scottish dialects to describe a strong feeling of dislike or repulsion towards someone or something.

Similar spelling words for SCUNNER

Plural form of SCUNNER is SCUNNERS

Conjugate verb Scunner

CONDITIONAL

I would scunner
you would scunner
he/she/it would scunner
we would scunner
they would scunner

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be scunnering
you would be scunnering
he/she/it would be scunnering
we would be scunnering
they would be scunnering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have scunner
you would have scunner
he/she/it would have scunner
we would have scunner
they would have scunner

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been scunnering
you would have been scunnering
he/she/it would have been scunnering
we would have been scunnering
they would have been scunnering

FUTURE

I will scunner
you will scunner
he/she/it will scunner
we will scunner
they will scunner

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be scunnering
you will be scunnering
he/she/it will be scunnering
we will be scunnering
they will be scunnering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have scunnered
you will have scunnered
he/she/it will have scunnered
we will have scunnered
they will have scunnered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been scunnering
you will have been scunnering
he/she/it will have been scunnering
we will have been scunnering
they will have been scunnering

IMPERATIVE

you scunner
we let´s scunner

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to scunner

PAST

I scunnered
you scunnered
he/she/it scunnered
we scunnered
they scunnered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was scunnering
you were scunnering
he/she/it was scunnering
we were scunnering
they were scunnering

PAST PARTICIPLE

scunnered

PAST PERFECT

I had scunnered
you had scunnered
he/she/it had scunnered
we had scunnered
they had scunnered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been scunnering
you had been scunnering
he/she/it had been scunnering
we had been scunnering
they had been scunnering

PRESENT

I scunner
you scunner
he/she/it scunners
we scunner
they scunner

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am scunnering
you are scunnering
he/she/it is scunnering
we are scunnering
they are scunnering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

scunnering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have scunnered
you have scunnered
he/she/it has scunnered
we have scunnered
they have scunnered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been scunnering
you have been scunnering
he/she/it has been scunnering
we have been scunnering
they have been scunnering

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