SCUNNER


Meaning of SCUNNER in English

I. ˈskənər intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Middle English (Scots dialect) skoneren, skunniren

chiefly Scotland : to be in a state of disgusted irritation — usually used with at or with

II. -nə(r) noun

( -s )

1. : an unreasonable or extremely subjective dislike

took a scunner at his daughter's newest boyfriend

2. : a unfavorable prejudice

will be accused of having a scunner against the English — J.R.Chamberlain

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.