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scoff in Finnish

scoff in Finnish is iva, pilkan kohde, pilkka — scoff means to speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.

scoff in Finnish

iva
noun
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
pilkan kohde
noun
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
pilkka
noun
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
mättö
noun
(Newfoundland, South Africa, and, British Army, _, slang) Food.
safka
noun
(Newfoundland, South Africa, and, British Army, _, slang) Food.
pilkan kohde
noun
An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.
nauraa ivaten
verb
(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
nauraa pilkaten
verb
(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
ahmia
verb
(British, Newfoundland, slang) To eat food quickly.

What does "scoff" mean?

  1. verb To speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.
    "He scoffed at the idea that the plan could ever work."
  2. noun A mocking remark or expression of contempt.
    "Her scoff made it clear she thought the idea was absurd."
  3. 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.

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Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "scoff" in Finnish?

"scoff" in Finnish is iva, pilkan kohde, pilkka. 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 Finnish, "scoff" is iva, pilkan kohde, pilkka.

Are there other ways to say "scoff" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "scoff": iva, pilkan kohde, pilkka, mättö, safka, nauraa ivaten.

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