scoffs
word · lemma: scoff
Definition
To speak or act in a way that shows you think someone or something is stupid or not worth taking seriously; to laugh at or criticize someone in a mocking way.
Usage & Nuances
'Scoff' is often used when someone mocks ideas or beliefs they disagree with. Common collocation: 'scoffs at'. It sounds dismissive and can be rude. Not the same as simply laughing; it's more about ridicule.
Spanish: se burla - se mofa - despreciaPortuguese (BR): zomba - escarnecePortuguese (PT): troça - zombaChinese (Simplified): 嘲笑 - 不屑Chinese (Traditional): 嘲笑 - 不屑Hindi: उपहास करता है - हँसता है (मजाक बनाना)Arabic: يسخر - يتهكمBengali: উপহাস করে - ঠাট্টা করেRussian: насмехается - издеваетсяJapanese: あざ笑う - バカにするVietnamese: chê cười - chế giễuKorean: 비웃다 - 조롱하다Turkish: alay etmek - küçümsemekUrdu: طنز کرتا ہے - مذاق اڑاتا ہےIndonesian: mencemooh - mengejek
Example Sentences
She scoffs at my ideas.
basic
He scoffs whenever I mention the plan.
basic
Tom scoffs at the rules.
basic
Everyone scoffs at the idea now, but it could work.
natural
She just scoffs and rolls her eyes when I try to help.
natural
He scoffs at anything that sounds different from what he believes.
natural