A Scottish adjective meaning annoying, irritating, or disgusting — something that causes a strong 'scunner,' which is a feeling of revulsion or strong dislike.
A Scottish adjective meaning annoying, irritating, or disgusting — something that causes a strong 'scunner,' which is a feeling of revulsion or strong dislike. Used in Scots and northern English dialects to describe food, people, situations, or behaviours that provoke visceral distaste or irritation.
The smell from the drain was absolutely scunnersome on a hot day.
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(Scotland) Annoying; irritating.
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(Scotland) Disgusting.
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