scun·ner 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 >