单词 | scoff |
释义 | Word Frequency scoff 1(skɒf) verb 1. (intransitive; often foll by at) to speak contemptuously (about); express derision (for); mock 2. (transitive) obsolete to regard with derision noun 3. an expression of derision 4. an object of derision Derived forms scoffer (ˈscoffer) noun scoffing (ˈscoffing) adjective scoffingly (ˈscoffingly) adverb Word origin C14: probably from Scandinavian; compare Old Frisian skof mockery, Danish skof, skuf jestWord Frequency scoff 2(skɒf) informal, mainly British verb 1. to eat (food) fast and greedily; devour noun 2. food or rations Word origin C19: variant of scaff food; related to Afrikaans, Dutch schoft quarter of the day, one of the four daily meals |
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