Scoffed Meaning in English

word · lemma: scoff

US

ˈskɔft

SKAWFT

UK

skˈɒft

SKOFt

التعريف

To speak about something in a mocking or disrespectful way, often showing disbelief or lack of respect.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually formal or literary. Commonly used with 'at' ("scoffed at his idea"). Implies scorn or mockery, stronger than just laughing. Distinct from 'scold' (to criticize angrily).

• Spanish: se burló - se rió (despectivo)
• Portuguese (BR): zombou - debochou
• Portuguese (PT): zombou - troçou
• Chinese (Simplified): 嘲笑 - 讥讽
• Chinese (Traditional): 嘲笑 - 譏諷
• Hindi: मज़ाक उड़ाया - हँसकर टाल दिया
• Arabic: سَخِرَ - استهزأ
• Bengali: উপহাস করা - বিদ্রুপ করা
• Russian: насмехаться - издеваться
• Japanese: 嘲笑する
• Vietnamese: chế giễu - chế nhạo
• Korean: 비웃다 - 조롱하다
• Turkish: alay etmek - küçümsemek
• Urdu: تمسخر کرنا - مذاق اڑانا
• Indonesian: mengolok-olok - mengejek

جمل نموذجية

He scoffed at the idea of studying all night.

basic

"Yeah, right," she scoffed, rolling her eyes.

natural

My friends scoffed when I said I'd try skydiving, but I did it!

natural

He just scoffed and walked away without answering.

natural

She scoffed at my suggestion.

basic

They scoffed when I said I could win.

basic