Scoff | Mean of scoff in English Dictionary
/ˈskɑːf/
- Verb
- to laugh at and talk about someone or something in a way that shows disapproval and a lack of respect
- He scoffed when she told him that she planned to become an actress.
- He scoffed at the idea/notion/suggestion of her becoming an actress.
- “You! An actress?!” he scoffed. “You have no more talent than I do!”
- to eat (something) quickly
- She scoffed [=(US) scarfed] her breakfast.