Definition of scoff

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scoff ¹    (skf, skôf) KEY  

VERB:
scoffed , scoff·ing , scoffs
VERB:
tr.

To mock at or treat with derision.

VERB:
intr.

To show or express derision or scorn.

NOUN:

An expression of derision or scorn.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English scoffen, from scof, mockery, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish skof, jest, teasing

OTHER FORMS:
scoffer (Noun), scoffing·ly (Adverb)

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