[scoff] n [ME scof, prob. of Scand origin; akin to obs. Dan skof jest; akin to OFris skof mockery] (14c) 1: an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt: gibe
2: an object of scorn, mockery, or derision
[2]scoff vi (14c): to show contempt by derisive acts or language ~ vt: to treat or address with derision: mock -- scoff.er n syn 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". [3]scoff vb [alter. of dial. scaff to eat greedily] vt (1846) 1: to eat greedily
2: seize--often used with up ~ vi: to eat something greedily