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- [skawf, skof]
- /skɔf, skɒf/
- /skɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skawf, skof]
- /skɔf, skɒf/
Definitions of scoffing word
- noun scoffing food; grub. 2
- verb without object scoffing to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often followed by at): If you can't do any better, don't scoff. Their efforts toward a peaceful settlement are not to be scoffed at. 1
- verb with object scoffing to mock at; deride. 1
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Origin of scoffing
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English scof; origin uncertain, but compare Old Norse skopa to scorn
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Parts of speech for Scoffing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scoffing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
scoffing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scoffing
adj scoffing
- aporetic — Tending to doubt.
- cynical — If you describe someone as cynical, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
- derisive — A derisive noise, expression, or remark expresses contempt.
- double-edged — having two cutting edges, as a razor blade.
- flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
noun scoffing
- blasphemy — You can describe something that shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemy.
- brickbat — Brickbats are very critical or insulting remarks which are made in public about someone or something.
- contemptuousness — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
- derision — If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them.
- despites — in spite of; notwithstanding.
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