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scoff
1[ skawf, skof ]
verb (used without object)
- to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often followed by at ):
If you can't do any better, don't scoff. Their efforts toward a peaceful settlement are not to be scoffed at.
Synonyms:
verb (used with object)
- to mock at; deride.
noun
- an expression of mockery, derision, doubt, or derisive scorn; jeer.
Antonyms:
- an object of mockery or derision.
scoff
2[ skawf, skof ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to eat voraciously.
noun
- food; grub.
scoff
1/ ɒ /
verb
- introften foll byat to speak contemptuously (about); express derision (for); mock
- obsolete.tr to regard with derision
noun
- an expression of derision
- an object of derision
scoff
2/ ɒ /
verb
- to eat (food) fast and greedily; devour
noun
- food or rations
Derived Forms
- ˈǴڴھԲ, adjective
- ˈǴڴھԲly, adverb
- ˈǴڴڱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- Ǵڴ· noun
- Ǵڴ·Բ· adverb
Word History and Origins
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Origin of scoff2
Word History and Origins
Origin of scoff1
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Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Because he was an athlete heading to New York’s Skidmore College on a baseball scholarship, Bernthal scoffed at pursuing the art form.
In those early lessons, I sometimes scoffed, thinking I knew the basics already.
Human rights activists here, and independent analysts, scoff at that idea.
When asked Friday about recent comments from Ronald Johnson, a former military officer nominated as U.S. ambassador to Mexico, that “everything is on the table” when it comes to curtailing drug cartels, Sheinbaum scoffed.
To anyone scoffing at this with a “Why would they?” — well, why not?
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