scoff
//skɒf//
Verb
scoffInfinitive
scoffPresent tense
scoffedPast tense
scoffedPast participle
scoffingPresent participle
scoffsThird-person singular
1
To speak about someone or something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.
They scoffed at his ambitious plans.
2
To dismiss something contemptuously; to show contempt or disbelief.
Critics scoffed at the idea, but it turned out to be a success.
Verb
scoffInfinitive
scoffPresent tense
scoffedPast tense
scoffedPast participle
scoffingPresent participle
scoffsThird-person singular
1
To eat something quickly and greedily.
He scoffed down his lunch in five minutes.
Noun
1
An expression of scornful derision or mockery.
His scoff at her idea was hurtful.
2
Food, especially a meal.
There was plenty of scoff at the party.