Vocabulary Entry

scoffing

|verb • noun

verb

To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

Example Sentences

"He was scoffing at the idea of running a marathon."

"She couldn't help but scoff at the ridiculous suggestion."

"The critics scoffed at the film, calling it a waste of time."

noun

Example Sentences

"His scoffing was evident when he laughed at her proposal."

"The scoffing from the audience made her feel unwelcome."

"They dismissed the plan with a scoffing remark."