scoff in Dutch
scoff in Dutch is spotten, schrokken — scoff means to speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.
scoff in Dutch
spotten
(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
schrokken
(British, Newfoundland, slang) To eat food quickly.
What does "scoff" mean?
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verb To speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.
"He scoffed at the idea that the plan could ever work."
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noun A mocking remark or expression of contempt.
"Her scoff made it clear she thought the idea was absurd."
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verb British informal: to eat food quickly or greedily.
"He scoffed the entire pizza before anyone else got a slice."
scoff in a sentence
- He scoffed at the idea that the plan could ever work.
- Critics scoffed when the small startup announced its ambitions.
- Her scoff made it clear she thought the idea was absurd.
- He scoffed the entire pizza before anyone else got a slice.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "scoff" in Dutch?
"scoff" in Dutch is spotten, schrokken. scoff means: To speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.
How do you use "scoff" in a sentence?
Example: "He scoffed at the idea that the plan could ever work." In Dutch, "scoff" is spotten, schrokken.
Are there other ways to say "scoff" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "scoff": spotten, schrokken.
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