scoff in German
scoff in German is Spott, Fressalie, verlachen — scoff means to speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.
scoff in German
Spott
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
Fressalie
(Newfoundland, South Africa, and, British Army, _, slang) Food.
verlachen
(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
verschlingen
(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."
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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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What is "scoff" in German?
"scoff" in German is Spott, Fressalie, verlachen. 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 German, "scoff" is Spott, Fressalie, verlachen.
Are there other ways to say "scoff" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "scoff": Spott, Fressalie, verlachen, verschlingen.
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