scoff

verb
UK: /skɒf/
US: /skɑːf/

  1. To talk about someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or believe them.

    1. He would scoff at their dreams.
    2. Don't scoff at the idea until you've tried it, maybe it's a good one.

  2. To eat something quickly and greedily.

    1. He scoffed down his lunch.
    2. The children scoffed all the cookies before their parents got home.

Synonyms

mock scorn guzzle guffaw
scoff noun

  1. An expression or sound that shows you do not respect someone or something.

    1. I heard a scoff from him.
    2. Her suggestion was met with scoffs and laughter from the others.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scoff" in English means: To talk about someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or believe them., To eat something quickly and greedily..

The phonetic transcription of "scoff" is /skɒf/ in British English and /skɑːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scoff": mock, scorn, guzzle, guffaw.

Example usage of "scoff": "He would scoff at their dreams. ". More examples on the page.