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to scoff
01
to mock with contempt
Examples
He scoffed at the idea of ghosts.
02
to dismiss with contempt
Examples
She scoffed at the warnings about the storm.
03
to eat something quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners
Informal
Examples
He scoffed the entire pizza before anyone else had a chance to grab a slice.
Scoff
01
an act or expression of contempt, shown through ridicule
Examples
His suggestion was met with a scoff from the audience.
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