Scoff
Pronunciation: /ˈskɔːf/
Scoff (verb)
- to laugh at someone or something in a way that shows you think they are silly.
- to eat something quickly and greedily.
Examples
- They scoffed at his new idea during the meeting.
- She scoffed at the suggestion to change the plan.
Common collocations: scoff at an idea, scoff at a suggestion, scoff at a story, scoff down food, scoff a meal
Scoff (noun)
- an expression of scornful laughter or ridicule.
Examples
- His suggestion was met with scoffs from the audience.
- The scoff in her voice was unmistakable.