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Contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something
“A scoffing cabin crew tells her there's no shower on the plane.”
Doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile
Feeling or expressing contempt or derision
Expressing or characterized by derision
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery
A rude and mocking remark
That species of pride which consists in exorbitant claims of rank, dignity, estimation, or power, or which exalts the worth or importance of the person to an undue degree
Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice
The attitude or beliefs of a cynic
An act of great disrespect shown to God or to sacred ideas, people, or things
Present participle for speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
“Throw in a road that twists all over the hill like a drunken sailor on leave, and you'll never scoff at a moped again.”
Present participle for to swallow or eat greedily
“Luckily, Carrie is well practised at disguising her vegetarianism and has been known to scoff hamburgers whole just to throw people off her scent.”
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