English Word · Intermediate
scoff
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach
Pronunciation: /skɒf/
Meaning
A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
Example
There were sneers, and scoffs, and inuendoes of some; prophecies of failure in a hundred ways […]
There were sneers, and scoffs, and inuendoes of some; prophecies of failure in a hundred ways […]
Practice tips
- Practice scoff out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.