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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
noun
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
Fressalie
noun
(Newfoundland, South Africa, and, British Army, _, slang) Food.
verlachen
verb
(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
verschlingen
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."
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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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