scoff
Translation
to scoff, to mock, to devour
Examples
He scoffs at the idea of ghosts.
He scoffs at the idea of ghosts.
She scoffed down the entire pizza.
She scoffed down the entire pizza.
Grammar Patterns
((at sb./sth.)) to speak about (sb./sth.) in a scornful way. He scoffs at my suggestions.
((sth.)) down to eat (sth.) quickly and greedily. She scoffed down her lunch.
Similar Words
Synonyms (mock): mock, jeer, ridicule; Synonyms (eat): devour, gobble
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly Scandinavian.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone making a 'scoff' sound while laughing at you, or 'scoffing' down food so fast they cough.