Definition of scoff

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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scoff ²    (skf, skôf) KEY  

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

To eat (food) quickly and greedily.

VERB:
intr.

To eat greedily.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Alteration of obsolete scaff

OTHER FORMS:
scoffer (Noun)

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