Scoff ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Scoff ( verb )

1. Speak to (someone) in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.
2. Express contempt or disbelief in (something) by a laugh or remark.
3. Eat (food) quickly and noisily.

Origin:

Old english sceofan, of germanic origin; related to dutch schoffelen and german schaffen "to create, do".

Examples:

1. He scoffed at the idea of a vegetarian diet.
2. She scoffed at the notion that she needed help.
3. They scoffed their lunch in less than ten minutes.
4. He scoffed at her attempt to make a joke.
5. I scoffed at the notion that he was capable of solving the problem.

(As a noun)

Scoff ( noun )

1. Speak to (someone) in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.
2. Express contempt or disbelief in (something) by a laugh or remark.
3. Eat (food) quickly and noisily.

Origin:

Old english sceofan, of germanic origin; related to dutch schoffelen and german schaffen "to create, do".

Examples:

1. He scoffed at the idea of a vegetarian diet.
2. She scoffed at the notion that she needed help.
3. They scoffed their lunch in less than ten minutes.
4. He scoffed at her attempt to make a joke.
5. I scoffed at the notion that he was capable of solving the problem.