scoff in Italian
scoff in Italian is derisione, ridicolo, scherno — scoff means to speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.
scoff in Italian
derisione
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
ridicolo
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
scherno
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
scorno
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
verso
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
cibaria
(Newfoundland, South Africa, and, British Army, _, slang) Food.
mangiare
(Newfoundland, South Africa, and, British Army, _, slang) Food.
deridere
(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
fare il verso
(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
motteggiare
(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
schernire
(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
trangugiare
(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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "scoff" in Italian?
"scoff" in Italian is derisione, ridicolo, scherno. 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 Italian, "scoff" is derisione, ridicolo, scherno.
Are there other ways to say "scoff" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 12 translations listed for "scoff": derisione, ridicolo, scherno, scorno, verso, cibaria.
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