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Scunner

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

To be sick of..

Definitions by Sense

  1. To be sick of.
  2. (Northumbria) To dislike.
  3. (Scotland, Northern Ireland) To cause to loathe, or feel disgust at.
  4. (Northumbria) Dislike or aversion.
  5. (North Yorkshire, derogatory) A young chav.

Example Sentences

But maybe she'd just got scunnered with Glasgow, fucked off to try her luck someplace else.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does scunner mean?

Scunner means To be sick of..

What is a synonym for scunner?

Common synonyms include charva, charver, chav, scally.

What is the opposite of scunner?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use scunner in a sentence?

But maybe she'd just got scunnered with Glasgow, fucked off to try her luck someplace else.

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