Pronunciation: /ˈskɔfɪŋ/
verb to mock or ridicule someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous manner
A1 She was scoffing at the idea of going to the museum.
A2 The children were scoffing at the suggestion of eating vegetables for dinner.
B1 He couldn't help scoffing when he heard the ridiculous excuse.
B2 Despite his efforts to remain professional, he found himself scoffing at the incompetence of his colleagues.
C1 The expert panel was openly scoffing at the presenter's lack of knowledge on the subject.
C2 Even in the face of criticism, she remained composed and refrained from scoffing at her detractors.
adjective showing or characterized by scornful or contemptuous mockery
A1 She was scoffing at the idea of eating bugs.
A2 The children were scoffing at the teacher's suggestion.
B1 Despite the scoffing remarks, he continued to pursue his dreams.
B2 The scientist was scoffing at the outdated research methods.
C1 Her scoffing attitude towards the new policy was not well received by her colleagues.
C2 The renowned author was caught scoffing at the amateur writer's work during the literary event.
formal The professor looked down upon the student scoffing at their lack of preparation.
informal She couldn't help but scoff when she saw his outfit for the party.
slang I overheard them scoffing about the new employee's work ethic.
figurative The old man sat on the park bench, scoffing at the passing of time.
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