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to scoff
01
to express contempt or derision by mocking, ridiculing, and laughing at someone or something
Example
When the teacher introduces a new teaching method, a few skeptical students scoff at the idea.
During the meeting, a few team members scoffed at the manager 's ambitious targets, deeming them unrealistic.
When she suggested the unconventional solution, her colleagues scoffed at the idea, dismissing it as impractical.
02
treat with contemptuous disregard
03
to eat something quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners
InformalScoff
01
showing your contempt by derision
Example
When the teacher introduces a new teaching method, a few skeptical students scoff at the idea.
During the meeting, a few team members scoffed at the manager's ambitious targets, deeming them unrealistic.
When she suggested the unconventional solution, her colleagues scoffed at the idea, dismissing it as impractical.
Despite the expert's well-researched findings, there were critics who continued to scoff at the validity of the study.
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