scoff
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/skɔf/
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/skɒf/
mocking derision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scoff' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'scoffen,' where 'scoff' meant 'to mock or jeer.'
Historical Evolution
'scoffen' transformed into the modern English word 'scoff' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mock or jeer,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an expression of scornful derision.
Her suggestion was met with scoffs from the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35