scoffs

Meanings

• Verb

  Make a contemptuous or disdainful sound; scorn or jeer.

• Noun

  A contemptuous or disdainful sound or expression.

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Synonyms

derision , ridicule , sneer , contemn , deride , gobble , scarf

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scoffs
laughs , guffaws , chortles

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Variants

List of all variants of scoffs that leads to same result
scoff , scoffed , scoffer , scoffers , scoffing , scoffs

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to sneer', from Old English scofian, probably imitative.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scoffs' is often used in the context of mockery or derision.

2. The term 'scofflaw' refers to someone who disregards the law and refuses to obey it.

3. In some dialects, 'scoffs' can also be used as a noun to refer to food or drink.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contempt: A feeling of strong disdain and disrespect towards someone or something.

2. Sneer: A contemptuous or disdainful look or sound.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scoffs' have been used to depict characters expressing contempt or derision towards others. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing', Beatrice and Benedick engage in a series of scoffs and banter throughout the play.

How to Memorize "scoffs"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making a contemptuous sound or expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a character making a contemptuous expression or sound in a movie or book.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word with the sound of a sneer or contemptuous expression.

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