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scoff Definition and Meaning in English (scoff definition)

verb
Synonyms:mockridiculesneer
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Scoff definition: To speak about someone or something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way, expressing contempt or ridicule.

Definitions of Scoff

  1. 1verb

    To speak about someone or something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way, expressing contempt or ridicule.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To eat something quickly and greedily.

Example Sentences

casual

“They scoffed at his idea of building a rocket in his backyard.”

casual

“Don't scoff at her dreams; everyone starts somewhere.”

casual

“He managed to scoff down three burgers in under five minutes.”

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past tensescoffed
present participlescoffing
agent nounscoffer

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Scoff definition: To speak about someone or something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way, expressing contempt or ridicule.
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'Scoff' translates to 'scoff' in English. Scoff definition: To speak about someone or something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way, expressing contempt or ridicule.
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