scoff
0 antonyms and opposites of scoff, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.
How to use scoff
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The "eat quickly" sense is informal and mostly British; American English would more likely say "scarf down" or "wolf down."
Etymology
From Middle English scof, likely of North Germanic origin, related to Old Norse skaup, "mockery."
Full origin of scoff →Frequently asked questions
What does “scoff” mean?
The word “scoff” means to speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous. In plain terms, to mock something dismissively, or (informally, mainly UK) to eat something fast.
How do you pronounce “scoff”?
“Scoff” is pronounced skof (/skɔːf/ in IPA).
How do you use “scoff” in a sentence?
Here is “scoff” used in a sentence: “He scoffed at the idea that the plan could ever work.”
What part of speech is “scoff”?
Depending on how it is used, “scoff” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “scoff” come from?
The word “scoff” comes from Middle English. From Middle English scof, likely of North Germanic origin, related to Old Norse skaup, "mockery.".
How many meanings does “scoff” have?
“Scoff” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.