SCOFF


Meaning of SCOFF in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

If you ~ at something, you speak about it in a way that shows you think it is ridiculous or inadequate.

At first I ~ed at the notion...

You may ~ but I honestly feel I’m being cruel only to be kind...

= mock

VERB: V at n, V

2.

If you ~ food, you eat it quickly and greedily. (BRIT INFORMAL)

The pancakes were so good that I ~ed the lot.

VERB: V n

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