scoff
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
scoffs;
scoffed;
scoffing
scoffs;
scoffed;
scoffing
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCOFF
:
to laugh at and talk about someone or something in a way that shows disapproval and a lack of respect
[no object]
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He scoffed when she told him that she planned to become an actress.
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He scoffed at the idea/notion/suggestion of her becoming an actress.
[+ object]
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“You! An actress?!” he scoffed. “You have no more talent than I do!”
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compare 2scoff
2
scoff
/ˈskɑːf/
verb
scoffs;
scoffed;
scoffing
2
scoff
/ˈskɑːf/
verb
scoffs;
scoffed;
scoffing
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCOFF
[+ object]
chiefly British, informal
:
to eat (something) quickly
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She scoffed [=(US) scarfed] her breakfast.
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compare 1scoff
