scoff
1to 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.
to mock at; deride.
an expression of mockery, derision, doubt, or derisive scorn; jeer.
an object of mockery or derision.
Origin of scoff
1synonym study For scoff
Other words for scoff
Opposites for scoff
Other words from scoff
- scoff·er, noun
- scoff·ing·ly, adverb
Other definitions for scoff (2 of 2)
to eat voraciously.
food; grub.
Origin of scoff
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British Dictionary definitions for scoff (1 of 2)
/ (skɒf) /
(intr often foll by at) to speak contemptuously (about); express derision (for); mock
(tr) obsolete to regard with derision
an expression of derision
an object of derision
Origin of scoff
1Derived forms of scoff
- scoffer, noun
- scoffing, adjective
- scoffingly, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for scoff (2 of 2)
/ (skɒf) informal, mainly British /
to eat (food) fast and greedily; devour
food or rations
Origin of scoff
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