What does it mean to scoff at someone?
scoff, jeer, gibe, fleer, sneer, flout mean to show one’s contempt in derision or mockery. scoff stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision. scoffed at their concerns jeer suggests a coarser more undiscriminating derision.
What is an example of scoff?
An example of a scoff is something said that shows doubt about someone’s idea. To say in a derisive manner. “Are you confused yet?” the instructor scoffed. An expression of mocking contempt, scorn, or derision; jeer.