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scoff

1. scoff \'ska:f, 'sko.f\ n [ME scof, prob. of Scand origin; akin to obs. 
   Dan skof jest; akin t]o OFris skof mockery 1: an expression of scorn, 
   derision, or contempt : GIBE  2: an object of scorn, mockery, or derision 
2. scoff vi : to show contempt by derisive acts or language : MOCK to treat 
   o r address with derision : mock atOUT mean to show one's contempt in 
   derision or mockery. SCOFF stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity 
   as motivating the derision; JEER suggests a coarser more undiscriminating 
   derision; GIBE implies taunting either good-naturedly or in sarcastic 
   derision; FLEER suggests grinning or grimacing derisively; SNEER stresses 
   insulting by contemptuous facial expression, phrasing, or tone of voice; 
   FLOUT stresses contempt shown by refusal to heed - scoff.er n SYN syn 
   SCOFF, JEER, GIBE, FLEER, SNEER, FL