Associations to the word «Scoffingly»

Wiktionary

SCOFFINGLY, adverb. In a scoffing manner; scornfully.

Dictionary definition

SCOFFINGLY, adverb. In a disrespectful and mocking manner; "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively".

Wise words

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