scoff

noun

\ ˈskäf

, ˈskȯf\

Definition of scoff

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe

2 : an object of scorn, mockery, or derision

scoff

verb (1)

scoffed; scoffing; scoffs

Definition of scoff (Entry 2 of 3)

intransitive verb

: to show contempt by derisive acts or language scoffed at the idea

transitive verb

: to treat or address with derision : mock

scoff

verb (2)

scoffed; scoffing; scoffs

Definition of scoff (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : to eat greedily scoffed dinner

2 : seize —often used with up scoffed up the free gifts

intransitive verb

: to eat something greedily

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Verb (1)

scoff, jeer, gibe, fleer, sneer, flout mean to show one's contempt in derision or mockery. scoff stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision. scoffed at their concerns jeer suggests a coarser more undiscriminating derision. the crowd jeered at the prisoners gibe implies taunting either good-naturedly or in sarcastic derision. hooted and gibed at the umpire fleer suggests grinning or grimacing derisively. the saucy jackanapes fleered at my credulity sneer stresses insulting by contemptuous facial expression, phrasing, or tone of voice. sneered at anything romantic flout stresses contempt shown by refusal to heed. flouted the conventions of polite society