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to scoff
01
to mock with contempt
Examples
He scoffed at the idea of ghosts.
They scoffed when she suggested the plan might work.
02
to dismiss with contempt
Examples
She scoffed at the warnings about the storm.
He scoffed at tradition and broke every rule.
03
to eat something quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners
InformalExamples
He scoffed the entire pizza before anyone else had a chance to grab a slice.
The kids scoffed their ice cream cones before they melted in the heat.
Scoff
01
an act or expression of contempt, shown through ridicule
Examples
His suggestion was met with a scoff from the audience.
She responded to the rumor with a scoff.
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