scoff
intransitive verb
transitive verb
Verb (2)
scoff, jeer, gibe, fleer, sneer, flout mean to show one's contempt in derision or mockery.
scoff stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision.
jeer suggests a coarser more undiscriminating derision.
gibe implies taunting either good-naturedly or in sarcastic derision.
fleer suggests grinning or grimacing derisively.
sneer stresses insulting by contemptuous facial expression, phrasing, or tone of voice.
flout stresses contempt shown by refusal to heed.
Noun
Middle English scof, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to obsolete Danish skof jest; akin to Old Frisian skof mockery
alteration of dialect scaff to eat greedily
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
1846, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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