Scoffing: meaning, definitions and examples

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scoffing

 

[ หˆskษ’fษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

expression of contempt

To scoff means to show a lack of respect or to mock someone or something. It involves expressing scorn or derision, often in a mocking or dismissive way.

Synonyms

deride, mock, ridicule, sneer

Examples of usage

  • He scoffed at the idea of working on weekends.
  • She scoffed at his suggestion that she should change her hairstyle.
  • Don't just scoff at their efforts, offer constructive criticism instead.
Context #2 | Noun

act of scoffing

Scoffing can also refer to the act of showing contempt or mockery. It is the action of expressing scorn or derision towards someone or something.

Synonyms

derision, mockery, ridicule, scorn

Examples of usage

  • His constant scoffing at her ideas made her feel insecure.
  • The audience's scoffing at the performer's mistakes was discouraging.

Translations

Translations of the word "scoffing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zombaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคนเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spott

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ejekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปัƒะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drwina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใ–ใ‘ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raillerie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posmฤ›ch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posmech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posmeh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istehza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burla

Etymology

The word 'scoffing' originated from the late Middle English term 'scof,' which means 'jest, mockery.' Over time, it evolved to represent the act of showing contempt or derision. The concept of scoffing has been present in human interactions for centuries, reflecting the tendency of individuals to express disdain or ridicule towards others.

See also: scoff, scoffer, scoffingly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,419 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.