scoff

4 definitions • 6 examples

to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupid or silly:

The critics scoffed at his paintings.

Years ago people would have scoffed at the idea that cars would be built by robots.

to eat something quickly and eagerly:

I baked a huge cake this morning, and the kids scoffed the lot.

laughter at a person or idea that shows you think they are stupid or silly:

Despite the scoffs of her colleagues, the experiment was completely successful.

This complaint might bring scoffs of mock sympathy.

to speak about someone or something in a way which shows that you have no respect for that person or thing:

The coach scoffed at the notion that he was about to resign.