as in devouring
to swallow or eat greedily
scoffed dinner before running off to the basketball game
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Recent Examples of scoffing
Oasis‘ Liam Gallagher has weighed in on his band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, quipping in classic Gallagher form after several years of scoffing at the institution.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The next morning, Park awakes hung over before disgustingly scoffing down a handful of salmon off a caterer's serving tray.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Mark sees why when his students barely look up from their phones while scoffing at his plan to teach Anna Karenina.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
That was fun, drinking from a bone china tea set and scoffing jam scones in a quaint village cafe on the edge of the Lake District.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Whether scoffing the fisherman's haul at Ristorante Bar la Vela, margaritas and caper paté at Kaya Kaya overlooking the harbor of Scauri, or simply scrambling onto a rocky perch with a cold beer.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The 30-second spot shows Hughes, Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger, Colorado defenseman Cale Makar and Boston forward Charlie McAvoy in a classroom setting, asking questions and scoffing at the notion that AI can compare to NHL hockey.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Ackman’s dating advice isn’t the first interaction with a scoffing public.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Too bad the in-laws are scoffing at the necessity of a pool fence.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The next morning, Park awakes hung over before disgustingly scoffing down a handful of salmon off a caterer's serving tray.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Mark sees why when his students barely look up from their phones while scoffing at his plan to teach Anna Karenina.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
That was fun, drinking from a bone china tea set and scoffing jam scones in a quaint village cafe on the edge of the Lake District.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Whether scoffing the fisherman's haul at Ristorante Bar la Vela, margaritas and caper paté at Kaya Kaya overlooking the harbor of Scauri, or simply scrambling onto a rocky perch with a cold beer.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The 30-second spot shows Hughes, Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger, Colorado defenseman Cale Makar and Boston forward Charlie McAvoy in a classroom setting, asking questions and scoffing at the notion that AI can compare to NHL hockey.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Ackman’s dating advice isn’t the first interaction with a scoffing public.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Too bad the in-laws are scoffing at the necessity of a pool fence.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoffing
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When Bastian ducks into a bookstore and starts reading a book about a malevolent force (the Nothing) devouring the realm of Fantasia, the narrative comes to life.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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Given Augusta National’s penchant for giving up low scores this week, and its historic habit of devouring potential champions on the final day, a potentially classic day is taking place in eastern Georgia.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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For breathwork, Yasinksi recommends inhaling for four seconds, pausing for four seconds at the top, and then exhaling slowly.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those with asthma or other breathing illnesses are more sensitive to hydrogen sulfide and may have trouble breathing after inhaling it.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Scoffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoffing. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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