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scoff

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noun

ˈskäf How to pronounce scoff (audio)
ˈskȯf
1
: an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
2
: an object of scorn, mockery, or derision

scoff

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verb (1)

scoffed; scoffing; scoffs

intransitive verb

: to show contempt by derisive acts or language
scoffed at the idea

transitive verb

: to treat or address with derision : mock
scoffer noun

scoff

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verb (2)

scoffed; scoffing; scoffs

transitive verb

1
: to eat greedily
scoffed dinner
2
: seize
often used with up
scoffed up the free gifts

intransitive verb

: to eat something greedily
Choose the Right Synonym for scoff

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.

scoffed at their concerns

jeer suggests a coarser more undiscriminating derision.

the crowd jeered at the prisoners

gibe implies taunting either good-naturedly or in sarcastic derision.

hooted and gibed at the umpire

fleer suggests grinning or grimacing derisively.

the saucy jackanapes fleered at my credulity

sneer stresses insulting by contemptuous facial expression, phrasing, or tone of voice.

sneered at anything romantic

flout stresses contempt shown by refusal to heed.

flouted the conventions of polite society

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English scof, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to obsolete Danish skof jest; akin to Old Frisian skof mockery

Verb (2)

alteration of dialect scaff to eat greedily

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Verb (2)

1846, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of scoff was in the 14th century

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