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Definition of Scoff
1. Verb. Laugh at with contempt and derision. "The crowd jeered at the speaker"
Generic synonyms: Bait, Cod, Rag, Rally, Razz, Ride, Tantalise, Tantalize, Taunt, Tease, Twit
Derivative terms: Flouter, Gibe, Jeer, Jeerer, Jeering, Scoffer, Scoffing
2. Noun. Showing your contempt by derision.
Generic synonyms: Derision
Derivative terms: Jeer, Jeer, Mock
3. Verb. Treat with contemptuous disregard. "Flout the rules"
Generic synonyms: Brush Aside, Brush Off, Discount, Dismiss, Disregard, Ignore, Push Aside
Derivative terms: Flouter, Scoffer, Scoffing
Definition of Scoff
1. n. Derision; ridicule; mockery; derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
2. v. i. To show insolent ridicule or mockery; to manifest contempt by derisive acts or language; -- often with at.
3. v. t. To treat or address with derision; to assail scornfully; to mock at.
Definition of Scoff
1. Noun. Derision; ridicule; a derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach. ¹
2. Noun. An object of scorn, mockery, or derision. ¹
3. Verb. To jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision. ¹
4. Noun. (South Africa) Food. ¹
5. Verb. (British) To eat food quickly. ¹
6. Verb. (South Africa) To eat. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scoff
1. to express rude doubt or derision [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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