Scoffed Meaning in English

word · lemma: scoff

US

ˈskɔft

SKAWFT

UK

skˈɒft

SKOFt

Definition

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

Usage & Nuances

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

Example Sentences

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