Associations to the word «Scoff»

Wiktionary

SCOFF, noun. Derision; ridicule; a derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
SCOFF, noun. An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.
SCOFF, verb. To jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision.
SCOFF, noun. (South Africa) Food.
SCOFF, verb. (British) To eat food quickly.
SCOFF, verb. (South Africa) To eat.

Dictionary definition

SCOFF, noun. Showing your contempt by derision.
SCOFF, verb. Laugh at with contempt and derision; "The crowd jeered at the speaker".
SCOFF, verb. Treat with contemptuous disregard; "flout the rules".

Wise words

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